Testimony of Healing April 28, 1986 Issue

I am grateful to share a healing I had some years ago...

BETTY KING JANSSEN

I am grateful to share a healing I had some years ago. A problem of painful lumps in one breast plagued me for six months. When I first became aware of the condition, I felt overwhelmed by fear. My husband and I were very active in our branch church at the time. We were also involved with our two children's many activities in school and sports. Somehow I felt a keen responsibility for proving to others that Christian Science heals. This false sense of responsibility increased my anxiety and fear.

I kept thinking to myself, If, If, If. "If I could just disappear until this illness is healed. If I just had more time for study. If people become aware of what I'm struggling with, they will watch to see if Christian Science heals."

One day, in this state of mind, I sat down at my desk to study the weekly Bible Lesson found in the Christian Science Quarterly. But my fear was so great that I made little headway. After a few moments I discarded some of the reluctance to ask for help and spoke with my husband about the problem. He responded with much compassion and offered to call a Christian Science practitioner for me. I remember the sense of relief and joy I felt in seeing this expression of tender care from my husband.

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