“Somewhere, sometime, somehow, I will learn to be more Christlike.” That was always my deepest wish over the years as I grew up in Christian Science.
At the same time, however, I struggled with ambivalent feelings about Christian Science. I felt as if I were somehow odd for being a Christian Scientist, and different from my friends. Even still, I dearly loved the reassurance Christian Science gave me whenever difficulties arose, that God always loves me. Whenever healing was needed, Mama would hold me and sing hymns from the Christian Science Hymnal. I never felt more safe and loved than during those moments.
Now, as an adult, I’ve continued to pray for healing when needed, and I’ve been healed, uplifted, comforted, and guided harmoniously as a result of these prayers. A little over a year ago, however, I was feeling overwhelmed by difficulties, and despite my prayers, I didn’t know what to do. I reached out to God for help.
