The young woman works in the computer field. But her situation at work was anything but a joy. The deadline for a major project was drawing closer. For weeks she hadn't been able to meet the interim deadlines. Let alone be ready for the final deadline. Her earnest and hard-working colleagues were working daily first till 7 p.m., then till 9 p.m., without complaining. Finally, the atmosphere in the office abruptly worsened. There were accusations and irritation; management ordered weekend work and put a moratorium on all vacation time.
God supplies us
with right ideas,
serenity, discretion.
She needed help, and she asked for it. In her company she knew a computer expert she could call on. But she also knew someone who could just barely find the computer's "on" button and was happy when he could save a letter without mistakes. He was the one she asked for help. Yet not because of his modest computer expertise! No, but because this man is a Christian Science practitioner, that is, someone who helps those with problems find solutions through prayer.