This college student thought there was no way she would pass her diving test—not when she was this scared. Read on to find out how prayer helped her break through the fear.
I realized that I had been hoping my body would tell me who I am or confirm something about my identity. But this hope was empty from the outset because we are made in God’s image.
It was this author’s moment to play her bassoon for the judges, who would decide her grade on this end-of-semester exam. But when she woke up that morning, she couldn’t even open her mouth. Could Christian Science help?
This author didn’t expect to feel scared during a scuba diving trip, but alone, deep underwater, the fear hit. But, she discovered, God was right there to comfort and guide her.
Our “intuition” is actually God speaking to us. While I don’t need to walk around scared, I can be wise and listen for that inner guidance—God’s voice.
As I continued to “stand porter” with my thoughts, I started to feel a lot happier. It was as if I had been dunked in love and joy—feelings I knew were from God.