Testimony of Healing October 21, 1939 Issue

In "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscelany,"...

Theresa E. Myerson

In "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscelany," on page 164, Mrs. Eddy states, "What is gratitude but a powerful camera obscura, a thing focusing light where love, memory, and all within the human heart is present to manifest light." I should feel very ungrateful indeed if I did not use this means to express gratitude for the benefits received through the application of Christian Science.

Christian Science was presented to me at a time when I was very despondent. All my life I had suffered from physical ailments, one of which was ulcerated stomach. The doctors told me I should never be well, and that it would always be necessary for me to adhere to a very rigid diet. After taking up the study of Christian Science, I realized that God did not know anything about an ulcerated stomach, and this fact freed me from the fear of food. I began to eat anything I wanted, and was entirely healed in a very short time.

Through learning to rejoice in God, and to express more happiness, I was healed of fallen arches. It was also necessary for me to overcome a sense of irritation at this time. Through steadfast gratitude, employment was obtained as follows. After taking all the human footsteps possible, I decided to remain at home and trust God implicitly. I expressed gratitude constantly for God's goodness, protection, and care. When discouragement tried to enter my thought, I would turn instantly to God, and express gratitude. At the end of three days, without any solicitation on my part, permanent employment was offered to me. I have thus proved that gratitude is a powerful healing agency. At a time when I was so ill that it seemed impossible to go to the office, I began earnestly and prayerfully to express gratitude for God's allness, and in a short time I was free. Gratitude expressed faithfully has destroyed error numerous times in my experience.

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