Testimony of Healing July 14, 2014 ISSUE

Lifted out of addiction

Tad Blake-Weber

Some years ago I found myself in a tough situation. I was hooked on marijuana and feeling guilty, sad, and lost. I realized that what I was doing was immoral and would not bring lasting satisfaction. I also knew from my study of Christian Science that God is the only true source of happiness, and that man, God’s spiritual idea, reflects only purity and goodness.

To regain my sense of worth and happiness, I saw that I must get back onto the path indicated by Jesus’ example. The Bible tells us that before taking the most difficult step of his career, the progressive step that God was pointing out to him, Jesus prayed humbly, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42). That was how I prayed—to yield to God’s will and let Him guide me forward.

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