In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

The power to push back

One of the things I love about being a Christian Scientist is the strength Christian Science has given me to challenge every thought that isn’t right or good.
There are many diligent, heartfelt efforts being made by governments and others to evacuate individuals, and yet, no matter what means are or aren’t available humanly, I began to gain a higher view of trusting in and depending on the all-knowing divine Mind and its infinitely effective and original means of taking its children to safety.
The most powerful solution to perceived lack or inequality always lies in striving to identify ourselves and everyone else spiritually. This identity is whole, satisfied, and forever blessed with spiritual qualities that we each uniquely reflect. 
On a long drive home, this college student faced a dangerous tire blowout but found herself unharmed. Read on to find out how her prayers prepared and protected her.

Praying all by myself

I learned in Sunday School that these ideas we talked about weren’t just for Sundays. They were for every day. I could pray with them and be healed.
After beginning my study of Christian Science, I became conscious for the first time that through God-directed prayer, I could grow out of anything that did not align with God’s idea of me as a perfect, spiritual expression of His nature and qualities. Now I wondered if this could include changing my view of children.
We can see evidence of things working together for good not only in big situations but also in humble circumstances, such as a career change accomplished, a gnarly interpersonal problem overcome, or someone healed physically by turning to God.
Their daughter had leukemia, and her doctor had sent her home, explaining that she had only a few more weeks to live. I agreed to pray for her.
My husband said, “God is in control.” Right away, I felt a deep calm take over and the rising panic fade.
Right where evil seemed to rear its head in dramatic fashion, right there we could celebrate God’s presence and rejoice in His power to supply freedom, peace, and security.
It’s precisely because we are, in our true being, not physical at all but purely spiritual—each of us a reflection of the Divine­—that music touches us so deeply.
Even in times of crisis, our thoughts can expand in reaching hungry hearts and blessing them with healing.