How grateful I am to have been healed of a tendency to be unduly critical of others! The criticism was not always verbal, but was at times simply self-righteous thought.

For a period of time I taught school in overseas countries. While I had dear friends, I kept myself from being too friendly with many of my fellow workers, silently finding reasons for my actions. Finally I taught in a non-English-speaking country where I felt I had little in common with those around me. I was very lonely and unhappy. I realized I had to change my thought about the situation and see man as the expression of God. A Christian Science practitioner was praying for me, as I knew I needed to lift myself out of the unhappiness and self-centeredness in which I had been indulging. I spent much time studying the Bible, together with Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. I also began to read biographies of Mrs. Eddy. These biographies helped me to see the great love Mrs. Eddy had for mankind. I was filled with love for this dear woman, who so unselfishly, through many trials, gave her discovery, Christian Science, to the world. I began to appreciate the friends I had and to enjoy their company; but much more, I learned the value of quiet study and time spent alone with God.

My desire then was to be in an area where I could actively participate in church work. With this in mind I applied for a transfer to an English-speaking country. I knew that God, Mind, would place me in an area where I could continue to advance spiritually and progress in my studies. Self-will was put down, and a humble trust in God took its place. When the transfer came through and I moved, I found that I was six miles from an active group of Christian Scientists who were forming a Christian Science Society. I joined the society and was greatly blessed by this membership. Gradually, through continued prayer and study, the freedom from criticism came. I taught in two large schools during my stay in that country and can honestly say I truly loved my fellow workers and found much joy in my work. Another blessing that came from my study was Christian Science class instruction, for which I am very grateful.

Last year I saw the immediacy of Christian Science healing. One Sunday morning I was using a can of hair spray, and a large amount of liquid sprayed into my eye. It was very uncomfortable, and I could not keep the eye open. At the time, I was serving as soloist in a branch church and needed to be at my post in front of the congregation. I was afraid that I would not be able to open the eye in time for the service. As I went about the rest of my morning's preparations, I reasoned that God was not telling me my eye was uncomfortable, because God knows only spiritual perfection. Matter has no intelligence with which to think or feel, since God is the only Mind. Mortal mind and its fear cannot alarm me. I realized that God, Mind, was entirely in control, and I had nothing to fear. I also acknowledged that nothing could interfere with the church service. The purpose of the service, to glorify God, was sustained by God. Nothing can keep God's idea from reflecting Him, and I could prove that fact in this performance of service to Him.

The eye cleared before I left for church, and the solo was sung with joy and gratitude.

Christ Jesus revealed God's great love for His children, and Mrs. Eddy faithfully followed the Way-shower. I am grateful for our selfless practitioners who are always ready to help us see God's control of our lives.

(Miss) Lois A. Wehmeyer
Buckingham, Pennsylvania