What does it take to heal? Questions like this, coming from a public faced with diverse views on spiritual healing, prompted the founding of this magazine over a century ago. In an editorial in the first issue, its founder emphasizes that Christly qualities heal: "Great charity and humility is necessary in this work of healing. The loving patience of Jesus, we must strive to emulate" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 7). In each of these columns, the Journal offers insights from an individual with long experience in the public practice of Christian Science healing. He or she explores the spirit of Christly love and its power to restore and transform.
Is there a particular idea or insight that you've found especially helpful in the work of healing?
What helps me the most is the fact that God does it all. God is the only healer, and it is He who impels our work as metaphysicians. This idea has helped me in my work by getting personal sense out of the way. In this way, I acknowledge that I'm reflecting God.
