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Of Good Report

Present-day examples of "whatsoever things are of good report" (Philippians 4:8)

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Scam thwarted

Through prayer, this author was able to avoid a computer scam. And she realized that she needed to pray more to see that God never made anyone a scammer.

Believe the true report

What God reports is always accurate, and pure and true messages constantly flow to us, since we are His children. 

Praying helped me find a home

Home is a spiritual idea from God, so it is always part of our experience. Praying with this thought, the author was able to sell her home, which met the buyers’ needs, and move into a new home that met her needs.

From insults to handshakes

When a rowdy group of teenage boys trespass repeatedly on his property, this author knows he needs to get to work to see them as God’s children. 

Children’s school issue resolved

A school issue was resolved after this author prayed.

Relying on God for test-taking

When this author returned to college, she prayed about final exam struggles. Despite feeling nervous and worried that she failed the test, she was comforted by a Christian Science hymn, and soon found out that she’d aced the test. 

Blessings—poured out and poured upon

When the author’s son was seeking employment, she prayed to see that he was “a wonderful blessing to the world and the receiver of Love’s blessing.” Soon he had several job offers, and he now has fulfilling work.

God’s help when in need

When this author loses his passport, he prays to stay calm and follow God’s direction. 

God heals the brokenhearted

A journalist prays when he loses his job due to a reorganization in his company. 

“I will be with you”

An author who volunteers as a Christian Science prison chaplain shares how she helped an inmate who was disruptive. She prayed for direction and shared with the inmate that he is God’s reflection, deeply valued by his divine Parent.