This author sees more clearly that her identity is not defined or limited by a state bureaucracy or a personal history and that her God-given mission in life could not be thwarted.
Mental noise—fear, doubt, the inner dialogue that criticizes or condemns—can pull thought away from what’s spiritually true. But even a moment of listening to divine Love can lift thought and let in the light.
Healing as practiced in Christian Science takes place through the power of God and doesn’t need physical touch or close proximity to the patient. Though Jesus sometimes touched those he healed, the aim unquestionably was demonstrating spiritual power.
This contributor learned that glorifying God is a lifelong purpose. It can take form in actively and vibrantly expressing Godlike qualities in whatever we do—whether a task or endeavor seems small or large.
The contributor talks about how, after being inspired by a Mother Church Annual Meeting, she applied ideas in Science and Health to her work as a school teacher—including understanding better how to smoothly write constructive student reports and have harmonious meetings with parents.