I first became interested in Christian Science...

Julie Miles

I first became interested in Christian Science through a friend's healing of tuberculosis. My curiosity was aroused by this healing, and I wished to investigate Science, although I did not expect to believe in its teachings. I had previously scorned religions as vague, useless philosophies and said that I would believe in God when someone proved to me that there was one.

At my request my friend lent me two of Mrs. Eddy's books, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" and "Miscellaneous Writings." I had not read many pages before I realized that I had found the truth which I had always been searching for. I shall never forget that experience, for it was a turning point in my life; it was like walking out of the darkness into the light. Within the period of a few months I was a changed person. I had been cynical and quite materially-minded, thinking of life as a never-ending battle. Also I had thought that the brief joys which I experienced were doomed to be accompanied by great hardships—and so they usually were. Since then, however, my entire outlook has changed to one of hope and expectation of good, and I know without a doubt that there is a very wonderful God.

I had found the pearl of great price, but I was not yet willing to sell all I had to purchase it. Although I lost none of my original conviction of the validity of Christian Science, I became lax in my efforts to progress in it, studying only spasmodically and not pursuing consistently the knowledge of this vast truth. Then I had a rude awakening, I was confronted with a serious problem in human relationship which caused considerable grief and ultimate illness. The illness was healed in one visit to a practitioner, but the mental freedom did not come until later. I then became an earnest student of Christian Science and spent long hours in study. My complete freedom came when I was willing to allow God's will to be done; to know that it was always good and that my entire purpose in life was to reflect Him.

Recently I was healed of a very serious case of eczema on my hands. Because of a great deal of comment about it where I was employed, I was tempted to quit my job and work out the problem at home. I realized, however, that I must stay right where I was and take my stand against any suggestions that God could cause anything but good. With the help of a practitioner I was completely healed within two weeks. The day I knew that I was healed was when I found I could look right at my hands if necessary and not be afraid, because I knew that no matter what the appearance, in reality there was nothing present but good.

I am most humbly grateful for Christian Science and for the fact that Mrs. Eddy in her wisdom took steps to protect this Science from adulteration. I am grateful to be a member of The Mother Church and a branch church and to have had class instruction. Among all the many blessings which I have, the one which has meant the most to me is peace of mind.—(Mrs.) Julie Miles, Santa Ana, California.

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