Testimony of Healing February 24, 2003 Issue

She quit smoking, with prayer

Demarise Gallert

I smoked cigarettes for more than 60 years before I was healed of that addiction. The healing came through a better understanding of God and the freedom that understanding can bring to anyone.

Ironically, as I look back on it, I realize that I didn't like anything about smoking. To me, it seemed even worse than drinking or drugs. I loved gardening, but even while having fun among my flower beds, I found it necessary to take regular breaks for a cup of tea and a cigarette.

I was doing my best to kick the habit through spiritual means. I loved the truths of the Bible and was encouraged and strengthened by my study of Christian Science. Deep down, I knew that was where my freedom lay. But not even the help given to me through prayer by Christian Science practitioners, who were always patient with me and loving to me, kept me from the urge to smoke. Although I had experienced spiritual healing in several areas of my life, including the healing of a desire for alcohol, this was one problem that wouldn't leave me alone.

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