Article February 4, 2013 ISSUE

I finished the dance healed

Cate

I was at my school participating in a dance performance for Colonial Day in front of the whole school. I had been practicing for several weeks for this event. During the square dance performance, I hurt my ankle. But I felt I should keep going because I didn’t want to spoil the performance. It hurt so bad I started to cry.

And then I remembered that God is All, and that God is Spirit, so I am spiritual, too. I learned in Sunday School that I am God’s child and I am “the spiritual image and likeness of God” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 591 ). We learn that we are a reflection of God. That means my foot could not really hurt because I’m spiritual, not material. I can reflect only good, because God is only good.

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not
hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 19:14, Revised Standard Version

After praying, I was able to finish the dance. My foot was fine and did not hurt anymore. I went home and told my mom about it. I’m grateful for this healing because it helped me learn that God is All-in-all.

Cate, 9
McLean, Virginia

About the author

Besides square dancing, Cate also enjoys hip-hop dancing and playing the clarinet and the piano.

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