Two years ago I woke early one morning with an abscessed...

MARGARET C. REESE

Two years ago I woke early one morning with an abscessed tooth. Many years before, I had had a similar problem, and I'd had the tooth extracted by a dentist. But that wasn't the way I wanted to go this time.

I knew that God knows man only as the perfect idea He has created. Now I wanted to prove that, as His child, I naturally express that perfection, which includes harmonious action in every aspect of one's being.

I called for help from a Christian Science practitioner, who agreed to pray with me. After I hung up the phone, I reasoned that I was, in reality, the very expression of God—whole, intact, pure, and free—and that my true and conscious being could reflect and manifest only the perfect soundness of Soul. My true substance could not be invaded. Divine Mind was imparting to me, right then, the knowledge that all I could be was the perfect effect of God, who is the one perfect cause.

Although the pain was severe, a thought came to me so clearly that I said it aloud: "Why, I don't believe in you. I really and truly don't believe in you." The pain receded and, in a matter of moments, was gone. Three days later, the swelling and soreness were gone as well. I was able to chew on that side of my mouth in a normal manner.

I was so grateful that I called the practitioner to tell her and to rejoice over this victory.

About a week later, however, I was wakened one night by pain on the other side of my mouth. I sat straight up in bed and thought: "Well, all I have to say to this is 'Ditto.' The prayer has been done and proved to be effective. I didn't believe then, I don't believe now, nor will I ever believe that pain and suffering are possible for God's idea—and I am God's idea!" That was the end of the problem, and I was able to sleep peacefully the rest of the night.

Later, during a visit to a dentist's office to have my teeth cleaned, routine X-rays were taken. The dentist examined them and pronounced my teeth sound. I've had no problem with my teeth since that time.

While I am grateful for this and so many other healings, my greatest gratitude is in realizing that my understanding of Christian Science is increasing through daily study of the Bible and Mrs. Eddy's writings. My inspiration is maintained in this work; so instead of being a duty, study is a joy.

Class instruction from a dedicated Christian Science teacher enabled me to better understand how to solve problems through prayer. The annual students association meetings have given me much inspiration; in fact, they are one of the highlights of the year for me. How I love Christian Science!

MARGARET C. REESE
Ada, Oklahoma

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