A while back I had to obtain a health certificate confirming that I was fit to retain my driver’s license—a legal requirement in New Zealand when you reach a certain age. I knew that God’s creation, including each of us, is “very good” as the Bible says (Genesis 1:31). I prayerfully affirmed that my health was perfect and that this could be borne out during the examination.
When I arrived at the medical center, the managing nurse told me that because I had no medical history, they would have to make a series of health checks. I assured them that I understood their responsibility to carry out the tests as the law required. I explained that I was a student of Christian Science and relied on scientific prayer for healing. The nurses were very respectful of my choice.
I was aware that prayer is often considered to be a hope that God will intervene on our behalf. So I silently prayed to uphold the facts about prayer that this divine Science teaches. Prayer is understanding that God is the only creator, always lovingly caring for His creation. It’s really about seeing what God is seeing and rejoicing in that, being deeply grateful for God’s loving care for each of us.
