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I was brought up in Christian Science and have relied on God...
I was brought up in Christian Science and have relied on God throughout my life to heal physical troubles as well as academic, financial, and social difficulties. I have found that when one sincerely prays to God and listens for answers, solutions consistently come. I would like to share two experiences I've had that illustrate the healing power of prayer.
One time while I was playing soccer, I injured one of my big toes. The next day I found it difficult to walk on that foot or even to put a shoe on. A few days went by without any improvement. When the next soccer practice came I was unable to play, so I decided to use the time to pray more thoroughly about the problem. I began carefully studying Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy to review and put into practice the instructions for prayer and healing.
After about two hours of study, I felt no better and was becoming frustrated. At that point I simply sat back in my chair and reached out to God, asking, "What do I need to know? How can this situation be healed?" The thought came to me that I wasn't really concerned about my toe. Rather, I was unhappy about not being able to play soccer and afraid that I might not be able to play for several weeks.
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October 20, 1986 issue
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God's help—here and now
Sharon Slaton Howell
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The windows of heaven
Jeanne Elsie Kennedy
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What do Christian Scientists mean by the atonement?
Frederick A. Beem
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Christ Jesus
Jane Huelster Hanson
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The universal availability of Christ
Elaine Schuster Dent
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POSITIVE PRESS
Mark Munro
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"As a grain of mustard seed"
Marceil Ruth DeLacy
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Prayer
Lucy Chambers Karwell
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Simple things mean a lot
Michael D. Rissler
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Christ stills complaint
Carolyn B. Swan
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Maggie prays
Patricia Wilhoit
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As I had always enjoyed good health, I took it more or less for...
Maja Joanna Geek
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In the fourteen years since my first testimony was published,...
Judith H. Hedrick
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I was brought up in Christian Science and have relied on God...
Colin G. Treworgy