Article January 22, 1955 Issue

THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS

THEODORE MAULLER

Sometimes in human experience one is tempted to accept the belief that he possesses a difficulty which is his master. He may think little about the intruding thought at first, but on later reflection he may become convinced of its importance, especially after it has appeared several times in succession. Instead of detecting the worthlessness of the questionable suggestion at the outset, and stamping it out, he may be swept under by its seemingly cumulative effect.

If a tenacious belief claims to develop, he becomes frightened and thinks that his life is marked by one special obstacle, and that no one is as troubled as he is. In self-pity he avers that everything in life would be grand and glorious were it not for this one accursed torment. Convinced, he despairingly says, "You see, my situation is unique; my case is different."

The individual is wonderfully blessed who turns to the teachings of Christian Science at the moment he feels overwhelmed with what seems to be a law that would harness him to a special burden. Mary Baker Eddy, who overcame much, comforts and assures us (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, pp. 149, 150): "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."

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