Testimony of Healing October 11, 1982 Issue

Since a testimony of mine last appeared in the periodicals, I have...

M. BETH KELLAM

Since a testimony of mine last appeared in the periodicals, I have been healed of an apparent kidney infection, a painful back condition, influenza, food poisoning, and broken bones. Many dispositional traits have been redeemed, which has allowed me to be more flexible in handling situations. Christian Science has helped me combat the erroneous beliefs of aggression and unpleasantness widely accepted as part of inner-city living. Some of these difficulties were healed with the help of a Christian Science practitioner, but most solutions came through my own understanding of God. These experiences in no way have overshadowed—but in every way have enhanced—the joy, peace, and happiness that the study of this Science brings.

The healing of the painful back condition meant much to me. After I had been almost immobile for two days, a practitioner was called. Relief came almost instantly, for which we both were deeply grateful. However, two days later the condition returned with even more intensity. Again scientific truths, Bible passages, and a clear understanding of Christian Science were brought to bear with authority and expectation. The practitioner asked me to please call her if there was no improvement by eight o'clock that evening. Opening Mrs. Eddy's Miscellaneous Writings at random, I was led to study the article "Love Your Enemies" (see pp. 8-13). At eight o'clock the suffering seemed at its worst. But I declined to make that call because I knew the condition was not and never had been a reality. Some time later I woke from a peaceful sleep in total freedom. The condition has never returned.

For several years I have free-lanced as an executive secretary. There have been many exciting and rewarding assignments—frequently placing me with others who have had little or no previous exposure to Christian Science or Christian Scientists. Questions or comments sometimes initiated opportunities to share Christian Science and pass along a copy of The Christian Science Monitor or one of our other periodicals.

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