Testimony of Healing February 10, 1973 Issue

My first healing in Christian Science was that of a severe earache...

Betty J. Rowe with contributions from Melodile G. Hathaway

My first healing in Christian Science was that of a severe earache when I was a young child. My mother had just begun the study of this Science, and was curious to see if what she was learning from the textbook, Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, was true. She began to pray for me, and in just a few moments the earache was gone. I remember so clearly the sense of wonder and gratitude, not so much for the release from pain, but for the realization that there really is a God who loves us and is willing to help us. This knowledge and certainty of a God who cares for us has remained with me throughout the years.

Although I didn't apply or live the teachings of Christian Science consistently for a number of years, I always knew the teachings were true, and I turned to it in times of need. At one time, while away from home, working in a large city, I became very ill. My friend with whom I lived called a Christian Science practitioner in that area. The practitioner came to the house and began treatment. The pain ceased and I fell asleep. I was taken home to be cared for where Science was relied upon exclusively. At one time, I was later told by my mother, those around me thought I might be passing on, but again the practitioner was called; and through her strong prayerful work, thought was lifted to the truth that God is the only Life of man. Finally one day, shortly after the Bible was read to me, there was evidence that a growth or obstruction was expelled from my body. Recovery from that time on was very rapid and complete.

Since then I have had many healings in Christian Science. Although some have been through my own understanding, I am especially grateful to those wonderful practitioners who have taught me by healing me. I have been healed of colds and influenza in just a few hours. I have also been healed of a kidney ailment, pains in my chest, boils, effects of a fall in a boat, and of other things too numerous to mention. Business problems have been solved through this sure help and guidance. My husband was protected in a plane crash, and more recently all those involved were protected when my car slid on the ice and into another vehicle.

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