Since the demonstration of Christian Science isn't so much a matter of certain "major" healings occurring in a lifetime, as of day-by-day spiritualized living, it's again time to share some of the wonderful fruitage our family has had, ". . . to the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever" (Ps. 30:12).
To some extent every member of our family in recent months and years has proved God's ever-presence in breaking away from limited patterns imposed by a false, mortal sense of being. Derived from the understanding in Science of perfect God and perfect man, spiritual well-being has been manifested in consistently good health; productive, useful living; abundant supply—all contributing to each family member's ability to reach out further in service to God and to mankind.
In learning of man as the spiritual image of Life, God, the only Mind—never as originator nor creator, but always the reflection of his Maker—I've found increasing freedom from a false, personal sense of responsibility, including the tension, confusion, pressure, burden, and fear that usually accompany it. This freedom has brought happy, unlabored performance of family, church, career, and civic duties—without conflict or feelings of depletion. Also, as our children have grown and moved in their varied directions, an understanding that the divine Mind, Love, which has always maintained our footsteps, is now, in a sense, "placing" theirs, has given me comfort, freedom from concern, and confidence in God's care. But my greatest gratitude is for an expanded realization that there are not two creations—forever in conflict—but one only, that of God, Spirit, the All-in-all.
