Testimony of Healing August 10, 1974 Issue

On February 9, 1971, my family and I had wonderful proof of...

Jane Johanson Allison

On February 9, 1971, my family and I had wonderful proof of God's protection. I was the only one out of bed at six o'clock that morning, and as I sat in the living room studying the Lesson-Sermon for the week in the Christian Science Quarterly, I was suddenly thrown to the floor with great force by a violent earthquake. As the noise and jolting continued, I was almost overcome with fear. But I held fast to the fact that God is Life—my Life and the Life of all people everywhere.

Finally the tremors lessened, and I was able to reach my elderly parents, who were shaken but unharmed, as was my husband. When I considered the state of our home later, I realized that the spot where I had been was the only safe place in the house for one not in bed.

For some weeks after the earthquake I was afraid, especially at night. But then I would remember that God had kept me in a safe place once and He certainly would continue doing so. Relying with a childlike trust on my Father's loving care, I was able to do what needed to be done day by day.

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