Article March 18, 1991 Issue

What we can do about mistakes

All of us have made mistakes in our lives, some of them serious. Christian Science shows us how mistakes can be rectified and reversed.

Margaret Campbell

There are times when we all make mistakes. Some seem more serious than others. Sometimes a thoughtful "I'm sorry," graciously offered and accepted, is all that is needed to correct a situation. At other times a mistake may seem to have deeper, even tragic ramifications. Our response to a mistake, whether minor or serious, is important because it often determines how easily or effectively the mistake is corrected.

Christian Science shows us how to correct mistakes by turning to God in prayer. This prayer is based on a scientific understanding of God and the all-harmonious universe He creates, as the following experience illustrates.

A Christian Scientist was in a difficult office situation. There was an office rumor that she was about to be fired. In addition, her supervisor was making difficult demands on her, and she felt inadequate and incapable of fulfilling all that was being required of her. In the midst of this turmoil, she made a critical mistake that she felt would surely cost her the job. She decided to call a Christian Science practitioner for help through prayer. The practitioner suggested that the woman study Mrs. Eddy's article "Rectifications" in Unity of Good, which explains specific steps that can be taken through prayer in order to correct mistakes.

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