Article January 14, 1950 Issue

WHEN WE SEEK LOVE'S GUIDANCE

ELIZABETH ADLAM

"Remember, thou canst be brought into no condition, be it ever so severe, where Love has not been before thee and where its tender lesson is not awaiting thee. Therefore despair not nor murmur, for that which seeketh to save, to heal, and to deliver, will guide thee, if thou seekest this guidance."

These words by Mary Baker Eddy from pages 149 and 150 of "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" were read to a woman who seemed utterly overwhelmed by grief and despair. Her husband had passed on suddenly some time previously, leaving her alone and bewildered. Her children were grown up and away from the family home, and mortal mind was busily telling her that her usefulness was over, that opportunity for further service was ended, and that happiness and progress were beyond her reach.

The friend who read Mrs. Eddy's words to her gently pointed out that she must refuse to listen to mortal mind's doleful suggestions and arguments and listen instead for God's voice—for Love's leading and guidance. The beautiful words from Proverbs were quoted (3:5, 6): "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

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