Article September 20, 1947 Issue

MAKING CHANNELS FOR DAILY SUPPLY

PAUL R. CARMACK

To Adam it was said (Gen. 3: 19), "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread." This somber pronouncement is generally interpreted to mean that through toil and struggle one's daily sustenance is to be gained. In striking contrast is Mary Baker Eddy's comforting statement in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 307), "God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies." Thus we see that our daily needs are rightfully met not through toilsome labor but through joyful acceptance of God's spiritual ideas. Christian Science teaches that these ideas are forever at hand, awaiting our recognition and acceptance

Do we seem to be lacking in human necessities—in health, ability, opportunity, companionship, food, shelter? Then let us look to our sense of receptivity. Is our mental home cold and cluttered with uninviting thoughts of ingratitude, doubt, and fear; or is it aglow with joy and thankfulness for God's abundant goodness and protective care?

In Exodus (3:14) God is revealed to us as I AM. Christian Science teaches that in the kingdom of I AM there are no fearful tomorrows, since God is unchanging good. In the light of this truth how unnecessary appears all anxiety regarding the needs of tomorrow. And how apparent is the wisdom of Mrs. Eddy's loving admonition (ibid., p. 307), "Never ask for tomorrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment."

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