Article September 30, 1972 Issue

The Inspiration of Gratitude

ALEXANDER NYMAN

Clear and practical understanding of Christian Science is uplifting. It comes through inspiration as one studies and applies the spiritual truth set forth in the Bible and explained in Science and Health and other writings by Mrs. Eddy. It develops the enlightened mental acumen that perceives and joyfully accepts this truth, recognizing that it is God-inspired. If healing is needed, it comes with the acceptance of that inspiration and its healing power.

The study and practice of Christian Science awakens and nourishes spiritual sense, of which Mrs. Eddy says: "Spiritual sense is a conscious, constant capacity to understand God. It shows the superiority of faith by works over faith in words."^{Science and Health, pp. 209, 210;}

The recognition of spiritual, God-inspired ideas is normal and natural to spiritual understanding. When we have the satisfaction of meeting the challenge of an adverse circumstance or condition by constructive thought, we can see that this is the result of exercising our spiritual sense. "Hold thought steadfastly to the enduring, the good, and the true," Mrs. Eddy says, "and you will bring these into your experience proportionably to their occupancy of your thoughts."^{p. 261;}

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