A Christian Science nurse was preparing a room at a sanatorium for the arrival of an emergency case. She asked herself, What is most needed at this moment? The answer came: To hold firmly to the fact of man's innate perfection. An idea of God cannot be tossed out of the divine order.
Working metaphysically for herself, the nurse realized that the Father-Mother God holds man perfectly in place in the wholeness of His purpose. She knew she could only shine in the resplendency of His caring and that what was true for her was true for all. The nurse continued to dwell on qualities of comfort, cheer, humility, and calm. She recognized the ability to express these qualities as the true nursing art, available in every situation. This knowing helped to uncloud her vision and gave support to the prayerful work the practitioner was doing for the expected guest. The thought of man's wholeness as God bestowed was cherished and nourished. Practitioner, patient, and nurse were united in practical purpose.
The room was ready. More significantly, a healing atmosphere had been established by an expectancy of good. "Let every heart prepare him room,"Christian Science Hymnal, No. 165 the Christmas carol bids us, speaking of the Christ.
