Testimonies of Healing
One morning, I was struck by a car while crossing a downtown street. There were many witnesses to the incident, including two policemen.
Christian Science freed me from deformity after medical specialists had told my parents that only through death would their three-year-old find release from intense suffering. Intestinal difficulties, rheumatoid arthritis, plus a form of paralysis had misshaped my body until I was unable to straighten my arms or legs.
How does one set priorities for gratitude? As I started my list of things for which to be grateful, I found I could not. But I did realize that without God, none of these blessings would have been possible.
For years I suffered off and on from deep depression and suicidal feelings. While I never actually tried to take my life, the morbid attraction to doing this was so strong at times that I can hardly imagine physical pain could be worse.
Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. (Psalms 26:8) Some months ago the Bible Lesson (as outlined in the Christian Science Quarterly ) was on the subject "Soul.
I love being a Christian Scientist. Let me tell you just one of the reasons why.
I count as one of my greatest blessings my parents' application of the teachings of Christian Science in raising their family. Regular study of the Bible Lessons outlined in the Christian Science Quarterly, practicing what I'd gained from this study, and attendance at a Christian Science Sunday School laid a foundation of trust in God that became a first resort in time of need.
In Psalm 107:2 "the redeemed of the Lord" are exhorted to praise Him—to observe God's manifold providence over all His creation. His care extends even to the minutest details of life.
"What? Be a Christian Science nurse? Never!" That's what I emphatically stated several years ago. At that point I was a recent high-school graduate, working full time and going to night school.
I am grateful to say that, as a lifelong Christian Scientist, steadfast reliance on God as our true Father-Mother has brought proofs of His love and care. When I was a young child, through the prayers of my parents and a dedicated Christian Science practitioner, I was completely healed of infantile paralysis.