I would like to share an experience I had a few years ago, which proved to me that "trials are proofs of God's care" (Science and Health, p. 66). After my husband passed away, I considered moving to another town. I prayed earnestly for God to show me where He wanted me to serve Him.
After praying to gain a greater understanding of the spiritual meaning of home, I then prayed to see that my real dwelling place was in God, in "the secret place of the most High" (Ps. 91:1), and that I could indeed trust only in Him. Suddenly a place suitable to my needs became available. It needed much repair work, but I was indeed able to beautify it and was so very grateful to see the work all completed.
One morning I had gone out to help a friend. At lunch-time my neighbour came dashing over to tell me that my house was on fire, and that she had rung for the fire brigade. My first reaction was sheer disbelief, but I did get home as quickly as possible.
