Several years ago, a blemish appeared on my face that did not disappear but increased in size. While this blemish did not hurt, it was noticeable and unsightly. This was very disturbing to me. I prayed about this problem and worked with a variety of Christian Science practitioners over a long period of time.
I actually felt terrorized by the ugly picture I was seeing every time I looked in the mirror. Even when I wasn’t looking in the mirror, I was so self-conscious. A pivotal moment came when my dentist challenged me about this problem and gave it a name that made me afraid, insisting that I “do something” about it.
Although I had been praying about this issue, I was in a state of anxiety much of the time. So I made the decision to buckle down and sincerely pray and listen to God, and stop giving free rein to the frightening thoughts that were with me most of the time.
