Turning Points in Spiritual Growth January 13, 2020 Issue

Blessings of the new birth

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In her article “The New Birth,” Mary Baker Eddy wrote: “The new birth is not the work of a moment. It begins with moments, and goes on with years; moments of surrender to God, of childlike trust and joyful adoption of good; moments of self-abnegation, self-consecration, heaven-born hope, and spiritual love” (Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 15).

Through the process of “the new birth,” what had been the greatest obstacle of my life was turned into a wonderful blessing. This healing unfolded over many years and shows unmistakably the power of Christian Science to transform and uplift our lives.

I attended Christian Science Sunday School for several years at the branch Church of Christ, Scientist, where my dad was a member. And when I was still very young, I had a significant experience that had a lasting influence on me. I was quickly healed of a severe burn to my hand through prayerful treatment from a Christian Science practitioner.

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