Testimony of Healing March 25, 1972 Issue

Since my first testimony was published in a Christian Science Sentinel...

Marion L. Martin with contributions from Donald R. Martin

Since my first testimony was published in a Christian Science Sentinel several years ago, my family and I have had many proofs of God's care and the power of prayer we find through our study of Christian Science. That prayer, based on an understanding of God's allness and omnipresence, can heal difficult human relationships was proven to me recently in my work as a substitute teacher in the public schools.

I was asked if I would teach for three weeks a small group of eleven- to fifteen-year-old children classified as mentally retarded. All had learning problems and some were volatile of nature, extremely profane and almost totally uncontrollable at times. I lacked the special training required for this work, so I was very apprehensive.

I earnestly prayed to know what to do. Finally I saw this as an opportunity to put into practice an understanding of man's perfection as God's image and likeness, and I accepted the assignment. I asked a Christian Science practitioner to support my efforts in this line, and I was grateful for her encouragement and reassurance throughout the experience.

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