Article January 1, 1990 Issue

Opportunity to progress is always at hand

How reassuring it is to know that our progress is never dependent on outside circumstances, but always dependent on God.

Keitha Lowe Seagren

Think for a moment. Can you imagine, if your goal in life were to become a major league baseball player, what it would be like to have nowhere to play? Or think of a music student looking forward to an important piano audition. How would that individual feel if suddenly there were no piano available to practice on? Then think of the satisfying, hopeful, and productive feelings that are experienced when people are given opportunities to accomplish their goals.

How wonderful it is to know that opportunities to progress are always at hand, when we realize that our real purpose in life is to learn of our true relationship to God and all that implies. It doesn't matter if we're putting together an important business deal, teaching a child how to tie his or her shoelaces, or studying for a final examination. Christian Science shows us that underlying every task, thought, and word we speak is a mandate to glorify God.

Since that is our biggest job in life and, in reality, our only job, it is grand indeed to know we can make strides toward that achievement every moment of every day. Our opportunities to express Godlike qualities are ever at hand. We must be careful not to be overwhelmed with the challenges we face. We can begin by being as grateful for the lessons we are learning as a young baseball player is for the chance to practice the game as often as possible.

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