Freed from sadness

Over two decades ago, after going through an emotional divorce, I fell into a state of depression. Loved ones told me I could get back on my feet and move on, but I couldn’t even get out of bed! I didn’t know what to do next with my life.

I’ve always relied on Christian Science for healing, so I turned to a Christian Science practitioner for help with my prayers. She reminded me that I could still love, because God is Love. Though it felt like my entire world had caved in, the truth was that our Father-Mother God loved me and made me to express love. The practitioner suggested that I take a good look at the hymns in the Christian Science Hymnal.

At that point, I felt so low that love seemed like a far-off concept. But as I read the words of familiar hymns, the healing power of God’s love began to dawn in my heart. I played hymns on the piano and started to sing along. A sweet sense of God’s presence would take hold of me as I sang. Sometimes I’d play hymns for hours just to feel nearer to God.

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