Ten years ago, when I was suffering from deep depression,...

Ursula Agnes Bestier

Ten years ago, when I was suffering from deep depression, Christian Science was brought to my husband's attention.

Before I learned of it, I had felt driven many times, in different ways, to try to take my own life. During our initial contact with Christian Science, I didn't assimilate anything of it myself, and I didn't feel God's love. The insidious, evil suggestion of suicide once more drove me to the point where I went out and bought a highly poisonous pesticide. I then took this poison, undiluted. Shortly thereafter, everything went black.

My husband, who soon returned home from work and saw what had happened, quickly informed a Christian Science practitioner, who began praying at once. Then my husband had to inform the police and have me admitted to a hospital. The doctors held out little hope for me; they told my husband that even if I ever regained consciousness, there would be permanent, serious damage.

My husband reported the doctors' observation to the practitioner and endeavored to trust steadfastly in God. After a couple of hours, God's infinite grace and love brought me back from the valley of death. The doctor told my husband there was not a trace to be found of any damage. The doctors stated that this was not of their doing; rather, a higher power must have been at work.

I must be honest and state that I was not able to be grateful for this wonderful experience right away. A lot of patient, prayerful support from the practitioner was needed, but I again found joy in living and love for my Father-Mother God, and gratitude grew within me.

Since that time my family and I have experienced many other blessings and healings. I am grateful to the practitioner for his spiritual support, but at the same time I realize full well that I was healed by God alone, and I give Him the glory. I give thanks for our Master, Christ Jesus, and for Mrs. Eddy, who explained to the world the healing works of the Son of God.

Ursula Agnes Bestier
Bremen, Federal Republic of Germany

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