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Lifted out of addiction
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.

July 14, 2014 issue
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Letters
Grace H. Carter, Colin J. Campbell, Marney Mallon
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Communing with God
Ruth Geyer
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Overcoming despair in combat zones
Matt Schmidt
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Goodbye 'can't-write-this' thinking
Michael Slater
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From moon walk to space station
Annette Dutenhoffer
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If we're really spiritual...
Tony Lobl
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Tender words
Grace H. Carter
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Life preserved
Steve Warren
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Staying close to the Monitor
Susan Stark
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Satisfied: not interested in pot
Sam Soetarman
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Lifted out of addiction
Tad Blake-Weber
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Abundance after divorce
Name withheld
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Only good can go around
Candy Sawyer
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Lost wedding ring found
Joy Rae-Hughes
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Love meets the need
Maggie Johnson
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Beyond positive thinking
The Editors