For several years my daily motto has been Mary Baker Eddy’s sentence from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings” (p. vii). I have studied every word, carefully analyzing each one until its meaning is clear. Whenever the opportunity arises, these nondenominational words are shared with others.
One afternoon while visiting my nearest neighbors, Ming and Jing, I was standing with Ming on the rear balcony of their home. As I leaned against the timber railing, it collapsed and fell in a tangled heap onto a garden and concrete path below. I felt myself losing balance, when the words sustaining infinite, came to my thought. I was stopped from falling, not by a sudden wrenching from imminent danger, but by what felt like a gentle embrace, holding me lovingly and safely. Silently, I thanked God. At the same time, I thanked Ming who replied, “I didn’t do anything.” I took his reply to be an example of his customary humility.
The following day, I visited my neighbors to assist with the cleanup. After I had again expressed my gratitude to my neighbor, Ming, he said, “Last night Jing and I discussed the incident and we know God saved you.” With this, I acknowledged that my wife and I had reached the same conclusion.
