Article June 16, 2003 Issue

God's care for both of us

By Shirley Paulson

Friends Who Know I am a Christian Scientist have asked me if I would ever go to the hospital if I had a life-threatening emergency. There are two reasons they wonder about this. They care about my well-being and safety, and they're also curious about my reliance on God's healing power.

I've had many healings in my life through reliance on prayer, including those of flu, infection, and fractured and dislocated bones. Each healing has made me love and trust God more. Some healings were quick. Some required more perseverance and spiritual growth. But with each healing I learned wonderful things about God and His love for me. Because of all these experiences. I've found it very natural to ask God for His guidance and care whenever I'm in trouble.

There was a time, however, when the question of going to the hospital became a very urgent one for me.

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