Four years ago I was deeply depressed. I shed many tears, and although I had been raised in Christian Science, I felt I could find no way out of my apparent misfortune and disappointment. Christian Science had taught me that God has all power, and yet at that time my prayers seemed like unanswered entreaties to God—unavailing requests that He help me.
After several restless months, I decided to go see a Christian Science practitioner. I went and the practitioner spoke to me about the all-embracing love of God for all His children and the constant presence of good. Following this visit I felt a wonderful sense of relief. Soon after that, I was able to take a week's vacation with my husband.
During this period I spent many hours reading the Bible and the works of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer of Christian Science. As I did, I felt an increasing sense of joy and satisfaction, which I had so lacked in the past months. And I gained a wonderful feeling of freedom because my prayers were no longer mere empty appeals for God's help, but joyous affirmations of His all-power, ever-presence, and love.
