Testimony of Healing October 23, 1978 Issue

Through the years that I have been a student of Christian Science...

Virginia L. Austin with contributions from Janet Rice

Through the years that I have been a student of Christian Science I have had many challenges testing my faith in the healing power of God. I can honestly say that never once has this law of spiritual healing, given in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, failed me, and this includes not only physical problems, but personal relationships, financial problems, loneliness, grief.

Several years ago I was in a deplorable physical condition—so weak I could no longer care for my home. Other ills included insomnia, constipation, hives, swelling of my feet and legs, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and there was an internal lump in my lower abdomen that was very painful.

I had temporary relief through the prayers at different times of Christian Science practitioners and through my own diligent study of the Bible and the writings of Mrs. Eddy, but always hemorrhaging returned. Finally a loved and well-meaning relative said to me, "Oh, my dear, why don't you have an operation and get this over with?" I found myself filled with self-pity, thinking of how I was being penalized and having to endure this agony. I was in a mental turmoil.

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