Article April 26, 1969 Issue

Finding Our Mission in Life

PATRICIA O'BRIEN

Most of us yearn for a mission in life, a calling to which we can commit ourselves, a lifework that feels right to us. Certainly for such a mission to give complete satisfaction, it needs to include an assurance that we are following an inspired pathway and making a significant contribution to society.

But how do we find this kind of mission? Or, if we think we have such a mission already, how can we be sure we're really on the right track?

Christian Science, which provides satisfying answers to every question facing mankind, throws light on this subject too. Mrs. Eddy makes these arresting statements; "God is responsible for the mission of those whom He has anointed. Those who know no will but His take His hand, and from the night He leads to light." Miscellaneous Writings, p. 347;

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