Testimony of Healing January 13, 1992 Issue

One of the most meaningful experiences of my life occurred...

Marguerite A. Wedel

One of the most meaningful experiences of my life occurred over forty years ago. It was at a time when I was reaching out wholeheartedly to God for help. I loved my home and family, but I felt something was lacking—I wasn't at peace. I felt unfulfilled and I seemed to lack inspiration and joy as well.

One particular day these feelings all seemed to hit me at the same time. They were very intense and oppressive. I remember crying out to God, "You have to help me. I can't go on like this." Then I heard these words. "Go get 'the little book.'" And I knew exactly what book I should get.

I recall running up a flight of stairs and going to a drawer where I had keepsakes, among which was this book. I picked it up and held it for a minute, almost in awe. This book had come into our home twelve years earlier as a gift. I hadn't paid much attention to it. Now I was truly curious. I noticed the title more carefully: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. I'll admit I was a bit apprehensive—I didn't know what to expect—but I began reading the book just the same. When I read the first sentence, "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings," I immediately felt comforted and full of joyous anticipation. There was such love and assurance. I knew I had found the answer to what I had been reaching out for. From then on, my life had a new direction.

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