Testimony of Healing April 6, 2009 Issue

PERSISTENT PRAYER HEALS LEG INJURY

EARL HOLT

In February 2008, as I was walking to my brother's car, I slipped on the ice and fell on my back with one leg pinned backward underneath me. Both my brother and his wife are Christian Scientists, and they immediately responded prayerfully, declaring spiritual truths and assuring me of God's presence and care. With their assistance, I was able to get up and go back into the house.

I called a Christian Science practitioner for specific prayerful treatment, as I was in considerable pain. The practitioner said he would begin praying immediately, and within hours the pain had almost completely disappeared. However, I couldn't walk or stand on that leg, so I asked the practitioner to continue treatment.

For about ten days, I stayed in bed a good part of the time, which gave me plenty of opportunity for spiritual study and for affirming my oneness with God, and the fact that I was His image—spiritual, and not a vulnerable mortal. I welcomed the opportunity that this situation demanded to be diligent in exploring the facts of my spiritual identity. I was also grateful for my wife's patient assistance throughout this time.

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