Sometimes, when praying for the healing of a difficult situation, we become so aware of God's comforting love surrounding us that the awareness of divine Love's presence is enough, by itself, to bring about the healing. But there are other times when a lot more is required of us—when we need to face a persistent difficulty with a strong, continuing conviction of spiritual truth and refuse to give up or give in until the healing comes.
John's Gospel tells of Christ Jesus' promise that after his ascension God would send us another Comforter. Mary Baker Eddy understood Divine Science to be that Comforter. The word Comforter points to the reassuring, mothering love of God which we sometimes feel so clearly, and which is always present.
Bible dictionaries tell us that there's also another meaning for the word translated Comforter in the King James Version of the Bible. It may be translated advocate, or counselor. It means the counsel for the defense, or one called to another's side to help.
