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The explanatory note sets the tone for reading the Christian Science Bible Lesson-Sermon. It’s all-inclusive greeting of “friends” says the church service is meant for everyone, everywhere.

I’ve loved serving as a Reading Room librarian and attendant over the years, and so appreciate this important work.   While I was serving in a Reading Room one day, a young visitor came in and introduced herself as a graduate school student.

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. 

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.

A school issue was resolved after this author prayed.

While metaphysical ideas can be very deep, they are accessible to all because they have their source in God, divine Mind, who is everywhere. Healing is available to everyone, regardless of time and space.

A spiritual look into how Jesus’ final words on the cross, “It is finished,” magnify divine Love and inspire healing.

The author didn’t want to serve God only out of guilt or when she had an urgent need. She wanted the desire to grow in grace—and live in step with what she cherished.

When we follow Christ Jesus in meekness and love, relationship problems are healed and we feel close to God.

There’s no formula for becoming a Christian Science practitioner, but commitment, compassion, conviction, courage, consecration, constancy, and confidence are Christly qualities that are integral to this sacred profession.