Severe symptoms of poisoning healed

Sharon Currin Mahaffie

Last summer, I woke early in the morning with symptoms of severe food poisoning. Since the pain and bodily functions seemed out of control, I asked the friend I was visiting if she could call a Christian Science practitioner for me. I didn't even feel that I could make it to the telephone. After briefly explaining the situation to him, she brought the phone to me. The practitioner assured me that God was there, and that nothing could invade the purity and perfection of my being. For the next few hours, I clung to that thought. I was able to be up and about the following day and to complete a portion of our trip that involved a three-hour car drive. I rejoiced that Christian Science treatment came to my aid so quickly and so efficiently when I seemed unable to pray clearly for myself. I was grateful for the quick healing.

Instead of climbing into bed, as I had been doing for a couple of days, I sat on the edge of it and prayed.

More recently, on a Thursday afternoon, I began to manifest the symptoms of flu. By Saturday evening, I was wondering if perhaps I needed to call for a substitute to take my place as Second Reader for the church service the following morning, since I was still struggling with the flu symptoms. I spoke to a fellow Christian Scientist about it, and she made a comment that helped me see that I didn't need to be a victim of the illness. I could take control right then and there. I got up and went into the bedroom. But instead of climbing into bed, as I had been doing for a couple of days, I sat on the edge of it and prayed, "OK, Father, I'm not saying another word or thinking another thought until you tell me what it is I need to know to snap out of this. I've been praying and praying. What is it I need to do?" With that, I realized that I had been thinking, "I just don't seem to have any life in me." It dawned on me that every time I accepted that suggestion, it would be as if I were saying that God, divine Life, has no activity or existence, Love has no loveliness, Truth has no honesty or integrity. I knew that was impossible.

This explanation of I, or Ego from Science and Health came clearly to me: "I, or Ego. Divine Principle; Spirit; Soul; incorporeal, unerring, immortal, and eternal Mind" (p. 588). I realized that God would never—could never—say He had no life in Him, since He is Life itself. And since He is the only I, or Ego, which I reflect, neither could I claim that I had no Life. I saw the folly of accepting that thought ever again. With that, I showered, ate a little something, and went to bed. The next morning I began to make preparation to be at my place in church. By the time the service started, I was completely healed. My gratitude for Christian Science knows no boundaries.

For Primary class instruction in Christian Science, and for all the many, many blessings this wonderful way of living and loving has brought and continues to bring into my life, I am humbly grateful. Most especially, I'm glad to have the privilege of being able to help others find this precious healing truth.

Sharon Currin Mahaffie
Bella Vista, Arkansas

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