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GRATEFUL FOR MANY HEALINGS
Originally published in El Heraldo de la Ciencia Cristiana
I taught music education in elementary and secondary school for many years, until I decided it was time to leave my job. Not long after, my jaw became dislocated and caused me a lot of pain. As a Christian Scientist, I began to pray for healing of this situation. However, some months went by, and I continued to have problems with my jaw, until one day it occurred to me that I should take a look at what might be out of place in my life. I realized that after I'd stopped teaching, I missed having a regular daily activity. As I kept praying, the following Bible verse came to my thought: "Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared" (Ex. 23:20).
I'd been studying Christian Science for a long time and helping my friends and family through prayer whenever they requested it. Then one day, after praying and trusting in God to guide me, I felt impelled to become a full-time Christian Science practitioner and dedicate myself to spiritual healing. When I started the application process, the issue with my jaw disappeared. It was completely healed. This healing confirmed for me once again that health and well-being don't have any basis in the body, but rather in thought.

June 16, 2008 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from FRAN TURETSKY, SHARON JEFFREY, DANIEL OTIENO OKELLO, MARY ALLYENE MCKINLEY, SANCY NASON
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A great reward
PATRICIA KADICK, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Mike Thomas, Richard Vara, Jeff Elder
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NOT JUST CAREGIVING—JOY-GIVING
BY THOMAS RICHARD MITCHINSON
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
with contributions from Magda, Paulette, Ann, Mimi, Nergish
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LOVE CARRIES THE CARETAKER, TOO
BY PAULETTE WATKINS
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BENEFITS ALL AROUND
BY HARRIET WELLING
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How does prayer factor into immigration issues?
BY ELIZABETH MATA
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PRAYER BEFORE MY DRIVER'S Test
JENNIFER KNEELAND
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A SOLDIER'S PRAYERS
BY JOSHUA NILES
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A REVELATION AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
BY CHRISTINE IRBY WILLIAMS
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'CREATION IS EVER APPEARING'
TOM FULLER
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A REVELATION ROOTED IN THE SCRIPTURES
MICHAEL HAMILTON
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A PATH TO PATIENCE
CARYL KRUEGER
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SPIRITUALLY SUPERCHARGED
CHARLES W. LINDAHL
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HEALED AFTER BIKE ACCIDENT
DEBBY MILLER
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FREE FROM MIGRAINES
ALICE HAYNES MOSELEY
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY HEALINGS
AZUCENA SEVESO DE RISO