I recently found it very humbling to be unable to perform my...

I recently found it very humbling to be unable to perform my regular duties, when one morning I could not put any weight on my feet. I was also in pain, and thus confined to bed that day.

I have been a Christian Scientist all my life, and I felt I could pray for myself. So I endeavored to see myself as God sees me: perfect, a part of His creation. This creation does not include anything material, mortal, or troubling. In this prayer I was trying to know my spiritual identity. I was also rejecting mortality, recognizing that matter, unknown to God, is no part of man's identity. Even healthy, pain-free matter is not known to Him. I was not therefore seeking to improve matter; I was seeking only Spirit.

Several days passed by with little improvement. In fact, the condition even grew worse. My wife tactfully suggested that I ask for help from a Christian Science practitioner. I did so, realizing that this would help me to claim the dominion God gave me as His child (see Gen. 1:26). I was not only created by God, but maintained by Him as well.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

September 4, 1995
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit