Testimony of Healing October 21, 2013 Issue

I said, 'No,' to suicide

Name withheld

I attended Christian Science Sunday Schools from the age of three, and there was always a sign on the wall stating, “God Is Love” (see I John 4:8). This passage from the Christian Science Hymnal best describes what I was taught about my relationship with God: “Cared for, watched over, beloved and protected, / Walk thou with courage each step of the way” (Hymn No. 278).

My parents backed this up. During my youth I was healed of yellow jacket stings, scorpion stings, dog bites, injuries from bike accidents, near drowning while swimming and boating, and more, all by relying on Christian Science.

I don’t believe anyone ever really leaves the teachings of Christian Science, but I did stop studying this Science, and allowed material thoughts and beliefs to creep in. Despite that, Science has always been an ever-present help for me, even if it was sometimes in the background. 

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