Testimony of Healing October 12, 1981 Issue

Several years ago an incident took place in my life that has been...

JEAN S. SANDBERG

Several years ago an incident took place in my life that has been a continuing source of inspiration to me. When I woke one day with a painful, swollen leg, I immediately affirmed that my real selfhood as the perfect expression of God could not possibly experience discomfort. However, the condition persisted. As a wife and mother of two young boys, I found it more and more difficult to accomplish my normal daily tasks. So I prayed to gain a better understanding of activity and mobility as expressions of immortal Life. Also, I sought to spiritualize the foundation of my being, to see that true activity is based on divine Principle.

After a few days of prayer along these lines, with no physical relief, I was discouraged. One evening while praying I questioned my motive. Was my purpose for all the work I had done selfless, or was I simply seeking physical relief? The answer was plain, I knew I had been far from selfless, and with a renewed sense of humility I again turned to God. While thinking about my spiritual identity as His beloved, complete, and perfect offspring, I realized that nothing could tarnish that identity; no matter what happened outwardly, I would still be the whole, flawless child of God.

Soon fear vanished, and I was able to perceive the specific truth needed for my healing. The angel message came in one word: "Love." I was a little surprised at first, for this message didn't seem to have anything to do with motion or foundation, or the truths I had been considering earlier. I felt that all along I had been expressing qualities of Love—compassion, gentleness, tenderness—but I earnestly wished to be obedient to God's voice, so I opened my thought to His message.

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