I had a very encouraging experience some years ago that I’d like to share.
A substantial bill of several thousand dollars was due in a couple of months, and I had no money in the bank. I had a freelance project that would take longer than a few months to finish and commitments to serve my branch Church of Christ, Scientist, so it wasn’t an option to take on additional work to earn more income, even if I could find work that would pay that much. The bill loomed large, and I felt hopeless.
I turned in prayer to God, to the truths of His promises in the Bible as illuminated by Christian Science. Christ Jesus’ words encouraged me not to worry: “Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him” (Matthew 6:8), and, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). These ideas were explained wonderfully in an article called “Angels” by Mary Baker Eddy. It said: “God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies. Never ask for to-morrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment” (Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 307).
