Testimony of Healing May 8, 1971 Issue

When Christian Science was first presented to me, I was an...

Elizabeth C. Fleet with contributions from Gladys Love Joy, Fay Eleanor McKinney

When Christian Science was first presented to me, I was an atheist. I could not accept the fact that there is a Supreme Being, Love, governing the universe, in view of all the discord and tragedy visible to the material senses.

I thought that Christian Science was a beautiful religion but that I never could be good enough to be healed by it, even if I accepted it. After a time, however, my conscience began to trouble me, and I felt that I should give this teaching a chance. About this time a skin eruption appeared and seemed to affect the whole family. I asked for Christian Science treatment for myself.

I did not respond readily, but I maintained my right to Christian Science help. I realized that I could not claim perfection for myself and not others, and I made a strenuous effort to eliminate all criticism and look for the good in each one with whom I had contact. This was not easy, for I seemed to be going through deep waters. It was necessary for me just then to lead a rather active social life, although I longed to stay home and study Science in order to calm the great fear that engulfed me. None of my family in the vicinity were interested in Christian Science and were very skeptical regarding it, so I had no one to whom I could turn for comfort. The physical discomfort was great, especially at night, and I had very little sleep or rest. The struggle was severe.

Send a comment to the editors

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit

When Christian Science was first presented to me, I was an...

We'd love to hear from you!

Sign up for unlimited access