One day several years ago I went swimming with five other...

June D. Rodefeld

One day several years ago I went swimming with five other women. The day was ideal, and we enjoyed the sport and each other's company. That evening evidence of too long exposure to the sun became apparent, and bodily movement was painful. At first, fear assailed me, for I had been accepted for class instruction in Christian Science, and the sessions were soon to begin.

Would I be able to attend? I began praying to realize that this progressive step in Christian Science was established by Mrs. Eddy to benefit all earnest seekers for Truth so that they in turn could on occasion help others rise Godward.

I earnestly prayed to realize that I was conscious of and benefited by the eternal sunlight of the Christ, Truth, and that could only bless me. I rejected the material belief, posing as law, that undue exposure to the sun's rays must penalize or limit me in some way or cause me pain and discomfort.

Having asked a Christian Science practitioner to give me treatment, I was on hand in the class the first day. For several days I used crutches, but I continued to attend and did the necessary study following each session. One day I was gently reminded that standing for and leaning on the Christ, Truth, was divinely natural, needing no material support.

Then I walked immediately without crutches. I was healed. The teacher stated afterward that not only was I blessed but the whole class could see the result of my acceptance of the power of divine law to annul false beliefs posing as law.

I am very grateful for the good received from the authorized periodicals, for the blessings received from studying the Quarterly Lesson-Sermons, and for inspiration and healing received during class instruction. "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears" (Ps. 34:3, 4).

(Mrs.) June D. Rodefeld, Davenport, Iowa

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