Testimony of Healing April 11, 1988 Issue

In The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany by...

Louise K. Tupper

In The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany by Mrs. Eddy we read (p. 165): "As an active portion of one stupendous whole, goodness identifies man with universal good. Thus may each member of this church rise above the oft-repeated inquiry, What am I? to the scientific response: I am able to impart truth, health, and happiness, and this is my rock of salvation and my reason for existing."

I read this statement when I was in great need of finding a reason for living. I had been ill, and I didn't want to move in with and be dependent on either of my children. Every time I would wonder what to do or where to go I would realize, I am here "to impart truth, health, and happiness." I prayed for myself and pondered this truth for several months. Gradually I began to feel better. All of this time I had kept up with studying the Bible Lesson, reading all of our Christian Science periodicals, attending my branch church, and continuing with my Reading Room activity.

During this period I was able to spend a month at a lovely resort near my daughter and grandchildren. At that time I gained my freedom as a result of prayer and through reasoning with the statement quoted above. When I returned home many people told me how well and happy I looked.

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