Testimony of Healing July 24, 2006 Issue

FEAR—HEALED BY BEGINNING WITH GOD

JULIE TREVOR-ROBERTS

As a Christian Scientist, I usually turn first to God for healing. But about a year ago, I visited a doctor because I was frightened about many things, including my ability to care for my young children. To say that I was feeling sad every day would be an understatement. At the same time, I was experiencing pain throughout my body. The doctor diagnosed depression and anxiety.

After telling me that I needed to see a half-dozen specialists, the doctor basically said that I should first lift my spirits. That really got me thinking. I'd been spending all my time focusing on what seemed wrong with my body instead of praying without ceasing, as the Bible and Science and Health have taught me to do. I'd been giving more power to a physical body than I was giving to God.

A couple of months later, I woke one morning with just an hour and a half to get ready to go photograph a wedding. However, before I could get out of bed, I experienced what appeared to be a minor stroke. Among other things, I'd lost most of the ability to use my right arm and leg, and my speech was impaired.

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