Testimony of Healing February 21, 1976 Issue

It is important that I begin this testimony with an expression of...

Nadine W. Alt

It is important that I begin this testimony with an expression of deep appreciation for the Christian Science periodicals. A healing related in a recent issue of The Christian Science Journal brings to mind my own, one which took place some years ago and fills me with gratitude and appreciation as I recall it.

I had a busy household to tend, with school-age children and a husband active in business. Over a period of some months I seemed to grow increasingly weak, and weary to the point of exhaustion much of the time. I asked for help from a Christian Science practitioner and felt I was doing the best I could working with the truth, but I seemed to gain no ground physically. As we prayed, knowing man is created and supported by a loving Father, the practitioner pointed out many areas where I had cause for much gratitude: I was able under most circumstances to follow through on my daily duties and obligations. When I was not able to do all of it, I substituted gratitude for a sense of discouragement and failure—gratitude that I was surrounded by a loving family where nothing was demanded of me that I was unable to accomplish, according to the law of God, who loves me and all.

During the winter months I was faced with a congestion that challenged my life. I remember calling the practitioner and crying through the phone, "I don't want to die." Her response with regard to eternal, inexhaustible Life, God, was so patient and strong, so full of encouragement. I continued trying to be grateful for everything good that touched my thought, however small, however large.

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