Testimony of Healing June 14, 1982 Issue

Several years ago I found myself in what I considered a dead-end...

ELIZABETH ANN HILLMAN

Several years ago I found myself in what I considered a dead-end job. It was not only unfulfilling but it also underutilized the many talents I felt I had to offer an employer. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but that avenue seemed blocked because I didn't have enough money. So, in July, before the new school term was to start, there I was—unable to go to graduate school and facing another year at my same old job.

At first nothing seemed to happen. I prayed every morning to see more clearly that my true employment was to reflect God. I reaffirmed this spiritual fact at various times during the day and really tried to express more of God's qualities all the time. Still, nothing seemed to change.

One day when I was having lunch, a sense of hopelessness suddenly overtook me and I began crying. As the tears flowed, I vehemently declared the truth of my oneness with God and my willingness to show my love for Him through serving my fellowmen in whatever way was presented to me that very day. Later that afternoon I got a call from a friend of mine who worked at a nearby university. She told me of a job at the school, for which I was well qualified. Free tuition was available for university employees. I applied and was hired. As the job was in the very department in which I wanted to take graduate studies, I was able to go beyond the bounds of the job for which I was employed and do research on a major departmental study.

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