Testimony of Healing April 26, 1982 Issue

Shortly after the Christmas holidays two years ago I seemed, for...

JAMES FREDERICK BLEWER

Shortly after the Christmas holidays two years ago I seemed, for no apparent reason, to be burdened with a disturbed mental state. The symptoms included depression, anxiety, insomnia, and exhaustion. The experience was frightening. Mortal mind suggested hopelessness, the possibility of complete physical incapacity, and an inability to meet obligations to my family.

But even in the midst of this barrage of doubts, I recognized that out of adversity, progress can come. Mrs. Eddy's statement (Science and Health, p. 66) "Trials are proofs of God's care" had been substantiated more than once in my life. I also realized that I must understand more of the life Christ Jesus exemplifed. This, I knew, would bring my experience more into harmony with God's law.

I began to find some comfort when, in preparing for sleep, I consciously sought silent communion with God. During this hour of quiet meditation I prayed to know more of myself as the very reflection of God. As such, I recognized my complete invulnerability to inharmony. I prayed to be more consistently obedient to His law, and grateful for present good. "My mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches," writes the Psalmist (63:5, 6).

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