Testimony of Healing January 1, 1979 Issue

In 1940 I was instantaneously healed of a longstanding smoking...

Leslie F. Biebl

In 1940 I was instantaneously healed of a longstanding smoking habit with the help of a devoted Christian Scientist. There had been three torturous attempts to cut the habit by human means. The healing through scientific prayer has remained an assurance to me of the effectiveness of Christian Science treatment, and provides inspiration when I need to face suggestions that matter is real, attractive, or powerful.

Mrs. Eddy tells us in Science and Health (p. 516), "The substance, Life, intelligence, Truth, and Love, which constitute Deity, are reflected by His creation; and when we subordinate the false testimony of the corporeal senses to the facts of Science, we shall see this true likeness and reflection everywhere." The subordination of the belief that I found pleasure in the habit to "the facts of Science" brought complete healing. My eating habits remained the same; I was able to attend meetings in smoke-filled rooms with no desire to smoke and with no effect from it; and I was never chided as a nonsmoker.

I am grateful for this healing, and for so many instances where an understanding of God's perfect creation has brought great good and healing into the lives of members of our family. We have found delightful homes when there weren't supposed to be any available; employment opportunities have evolved wonderfully; and when there wasn't regular employment, we were sustained as well or better than under normal circumstances.

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