Article January 8, 1955 Issue

LISTENING FOR THE ANSWERS

[Of Special Interest to Young People]

JOAN CAROLYN MANLEY

In the second chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke the story is told of the young Jesus, who was found by his anxious parents in a temple astounding the learned men of his day with his knowledge. Luke relates (verse 47), "And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers." It must have puzzled the scholars of that time that the boy was able to talk with them so fluently. How was he able to do this? Because he was listening to God. He knew that God is Mind, and he proved that when one turns his thought to God, divine intelligence, he will know the correct answer to any problem.

When the answer is unfolded, any difficulty which has previously limited one melts away and the correct solution takes its place. What difficultly can actually exist when Mind has already given us the answer? Can perplexities come to the student of Christian Science in the form of a problem for which there is no solution? God is creative Principle, Life, Truth, Love, and can dissolve any discord. We have but to listen to and obey this Principle in order to find the answers. Through the still small voice of God, good, they will come to the attuned consciousness.

To students in colleges and schools the final examination period often presents problems of limitation: limitation of time and of ability to know what to study, how much to study, and where to begin. But to students of Christian Science, who earnestly turn to God, the solution to these answers surely comes. Whether the answers needed are for direction in taking the steps to prepare for the examination or are for the actual period of taking the examination, God will direct those who seek His help. God is right; and an utter reliance on Him will lead the listening one in the right direction.

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