Testimony of Healing March 14, 1983 Issue

Some time ago I had an experience that proved to me the healing...

CAROL ANN TAYLOR with contributions from JACK TAYLOR

Some time ago I had an experience that proved to me the healing power of Christian Science. My family and I were enjoying a ski vacation in an out-of-state resort. While making a turn, I caught the tip of my ski and fell. As I went down, I felt something tear in my knee, and I was unable to stand or use the leg in any way. Being a lifelong Christian Scientist, I elected not to go to the emergency hospital, as suggested by the ski patrol. Rather, I expected healing through divine Truth, which I knew to be effective.

I telephoned a Christian Science practitioner near our home, and she agreed to pray for me. I reasoned that I could best support her work by not talking or thinking about the problem, and by aligning my thought as closely as possible with God. All pain soon ceased, and some time later I felt a snap in the leg and an adjustment taking place. I was elated. Even though I still could not walk without crutches, I was sure the leg was healed and that within a week I would be walking freely and participating in all activities. What a healing! What a testimony!

Wrong. The leg continued to be stiff, and I walked with a noticeable limp. I continued working with the same practitioner, and I could not understand why she kept referring to the importance of handling "self-will." I reasoned, Why not concentrate on "flexibility" or "movement"? Finally a phrase, "the rigidity of self-will," from an article in a Christian Science periodical broke through to me. Now it was clear: I was trying humanly to will the leg to be free. As this notion was challenged through prayer, the leg became supple.

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