In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Grounded in God 

As God’s creation, we don’t deteriorate or weaken and cannot lose a single quality of good.
Under God’s control, which is not optional, man cannot desire to harm himself or others. Rather, the divine Mind impels him to do good to his fellow man.

To love an enemy 

Whether facing a global tyrant, a threatening political leader, a domineering boss, or an intimidating family member, the same rule of “Love your enemies” applies, disarming the perceived enemy and rendering them harmless. 
God was right there with me, loving me and taking care of me, and I could think about God’s love instead of the fall.
Would-be stumbling blocks—seemingly ingrained thoughts that would suggest to me that our business was not good enough, that the country’s economy was going downhill, and so on—were overcome through daily prayer.
The answer has to do with God, who doesn’t establish battles, but brings forth beauty and helpful activity in all of us.
More important than my work or going on a trip with friends was my duty to God, “investing” in getting to know God more and listening for Mind’s guidance.

Your God-given purpose 

No matter how challenging we may find it to realize our purpose, we can trust God to develop and guide our every step.

A friend introduced me 

I noticed that my friend was very happy, with a positive outlook on life. I wondered if her religion might have something to do with her attitude. So, I went to Christian Science Sunday School with her to find out if there might be a connection.
I was sure that if I hadn’t turned to God and prayed, the recovery process would have taken much longer.

Declare it 

The way out of any challenge is starting with God, as this poem describes. You’ll find more on this same topic in this week’s Sentinel editorial, “Start with the solution.”
More than being against something, we can find a sense of unity in the spiritual reality that we are all innately for something: the goodness and light that come from God, the omnipotent Love and intelligent Life that created and sustains us all.