Healed of hopelessness
High school was drawing to a close, and I was very unhappy. I didn’t have any real goals or plans beyond graduation. Feeling depressed, I even contemplated suicide.
I had grown up attending Christian Science Sunday School, but I had stopped going. The future seemed bleak, and I felt hopeless. At the same time, a growth appeared on one finger. I tried several over-the-counter remedies, and while the growth would sometimes shrink after an application, it always came back.
My family saw my struggles, and my mom eventually asked me if I’d be willing to talk to a Christian Science practitioner—someone who helps others find healing through prayer.
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