Many years ago a small growth appeared near one of my eyes. I didn’t pay much attention to it, but over the years it slowly grew. As it became more noticeable, I became self-conscious about it. Then, when I was having an eye exam for new glasses, the optometrist told me I should have it removed.

This was a wake-up call, and having had countless healings through Christian Science over the years, I decided to deal with the situation through prayer. I gained inspiration from my prayers but kept having doubtful thoughts, such as: “If this would just get smaller, then I would know I was being healed.” Then, more recently, a friend asked me quite bluntly, referring to the growth, “When are you going to do something about that?”

After a few days of thinking and praying about this, I felt a renewed spiritual conviction in the power of prayer. To me, the most wonderful thing about healing through prayer in Christian Science is what it has taught me about God over the years. It’s like opening the windows of heaven to get a glimpse of the divine Spirit, Love, and Life that are the true substance of all real being. It’s learning more about spiritual reality.