Editor's note: This is the second in a series of three articles appearing monthly. The topic for this series grew out of Mr. Thorneloe's three-year experience as Circuit Lecturer for The Mother Church. In that capacity he traveled widely in North America, Great Britain, and Ireland and spent time living in the towns and cities where he lectured, getting to know the heart of those communities. In the process, Mr. Thorneloe discovered that many people today are actively searching for spiritual solutions to society's problems—searching, one might say, for the "promised land." Last month's article explored the spiritual meaning of the Promised Land; this month we look at how we as individuals can experience God's promise in our lives; and next month we'll hear how communities are being blessed by this vision of spiritual reality. Many of the observations shared in this series are also shared in Mr. Thorneloe's current lectures as a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
In the first article in this series, we saw that the promised land—the kingdom of God, that beautiful reign of peace, harmony, and joy—is available to every searching heart. But is our vision of this reality simply a euphoric feeling, or is it a practical power that brings healing? Can each one of us experience the blessings of God's love for us wherever we may be?
