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Testimonies of Healing
The following testimonies are offered with great love to those seeking encouragement and inspiration.
As a result of an illness several years ago, I had lost the use of my left arm and leg. Since working with a practitioner in Plainfield, I have been gradually seeing improvement; so when I was invited to participate in a scenic hike last fall, I welcomed the opportunity, as hiking had been a favorite past-time of mine until I was hit with this problem.
In preparing for the hike, I was very focused on the physical aspects — was I strong enough, would my knees hold up, etc. I completed the hike; but a few days afterwards, I started to feel pain in both my legs. I prayed, and the pain slowly dissipated. Later I started experiencing intense pain in both ankles, and they became noticeably swollen and discolored. Friends who saw me hobbling about mentioned that I might have sprained both ankles during the hike. I finally called for help from the practitioner, as I could barely walk due to the stabbing pain in my ankles. He told me that I was “a spiritual idea surrounded by spiritual ideas.” Shortly thereafter, the pain left completely and my ankles returned to normal.
This was more than just a physical healing, however. As I was preparing for the hike, I had been focused on myself as a physical being, comprised of muscles and bones, etc. The practitioner reminded me that I was actually spiritual, and the definition of “man” on page 475 of Science and Health reinforced that. Once I got my definition right, the healing followed soon after. And also, I needed a cane to get around; but several months after this healing, I noticed that I was forgetting my cane more and more. One day last December, I left work without the cane, and that is the last time I’ve used it. Initially when I realized that I did not have the cane, I started to panic; but I’ve learned in this church that the panic was merely an erroneous suggestion trying to mesmerize me and that I have the divine right not to be swayed by it.
I’ve pretty much grown up attending Christian Science churches; but words alone can never express how thankful I am to have been led to the Plainfield Christian Science Church and independent Christian Science, where the teaching is second to none, and where I’ve learned so very much that is literally transforming my life.
S. A. - Maryland
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When I was in high school I broke my wrist. For years, every time that it rained or snowed, my wrist would become extremely painful. A doctor said this was common, and that there wasn’t anything they could do about it.
Then I found Christian Science. I asked a practitioner in Plainfield Church if this could be healed. I was told, “of course it could!” The practitioner said that I was never separated from God, and that I was under God’s law, not any medical law. I’m happy to say that was the end of the problem! It has been many years since this healing, and I’ve never had any pain again.
I am so grateful for Christian Science, the prayers of the practitioner, and that when God heals, it’s permanent.
S.W. - New Jersey
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One evening I developed a very painful ankle. The pain kept me awake much of the night, and in the morning I called a Plainfield practitioner for help. In the course of the conversation, it was uncovered that I had missed listening to the Wednesday evening service that week because of a personal obligation I felt I needed to fulfill. This had been very upsetting to me, and while I was feeling resentful about missing the service, I twisted and injured my ankle. Once this was uncovered, the pain began to subside. I was asked to work with hymn #324 which begins, “Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee,” and also to work with the current Independent Lesson Sermon. The ankle continued to make rapid improvement. That night I had a very peaceful night’s sleep. The next day I was completely healed, and even went for a bicycle ride.
Christian Science is a most effective agent in meeting our difficulties, and I am most grateful. I am also grateful for an important lesson I learned, as well — our only obligation is to God!
J. D. - California
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I was cooking in my kitchen preparing for a small dinner party. We had placed a large stainless steel pan in the oven as part of the recipe. I took the pan out of the oven carefully with mitts, and then, as I was adding other ingredients for the next step, I grabbed the handle without thinking and burned my hand.
I immediately put it in cool water and went into the next room to pray. I repeated the Scientific Statement of Being and The Lord’s Prayer, and went back to my cooking. The pain was much less, but still present; and so I continued to declare the truth that this was just mortal mind tempting me to believe that I was material and not spiritual and perfect. The guests arrived and I became so distracted that I forgot all about my burned hand, and noticed later in the evening that I was completely healed! Isn’t it Testimonies wonderful that we can rely on the healing truth that we are learning in independent Christian Science.
I thank the Plainfield Church and the Plainfield practitioner who has helped me over the years.
D. A. - Virginia
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I recently fell down a flight of stairs and landed on my ribs on a post on the hand rail. When I got up I felt no pain at first. However, the next day, I started to feel pain in my ribs. I prayed for myself, declaring that I have never fallen out of God’s love, and that God’s love surrounds me. But I realized I needed help, so I called a practitioner from this church and explained the situation. I said I was getting thoughts that this was a stupid mistake that I fell. The practitioner agreed to pray for me, and paraphrased a statement from Mrs. Eddy that a mistaken sense is malicious malpractice.
After talking with the practitioner, I felt so uplifted, so much better and stronger. Within just a couple of days, the pain was completely gone, and I was healed.
I rejoiced in God’s healing power, His love, and the prayers of the practitioner. There’s nothing like it. This church is healing every day in everything that we do, and there’s a lot of love going out to the world.
L. L. - New Jersey
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Yesterday I had to get a periodic blood test for a doctor who has been tracking my healing of Type 2 diabetes. I need this measuring stick to measure the steady progress I’ve been making. I know I am healed, but I have to convince the doctor that the healing is complete!
I took this positive truth-based attitude to the blood test, and I know the technician who did the test was blessed by it. I’ve learned that everywhere we go, we need to let our light shine and uplift everyone we meet. God progresses us not to gain riches, but to provide the riches of His goodness. I realized that it is not the good you have that makes you rich, it is the good you do. That is what makes you rich.
I’m grateful to God that this blood test showed even more progress. Step by step, God is revealing His perfection in me!
C. T. - New Jersey
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Several years ago my son called me in tears. His wife was being rushed to the hospital because she had fallen unconscious. I told him I would pray and asked him to keep me advised as to what was happening.
After the doctors did many tests and scans, they said she needed emergency surgery. She had a large tumor in her brain and the surgeons said she probably would not live through the operation; and if she did, she would be a vegetable.
They proceeded with the operation as per my son’s request. He called me while the family was together in a private waiting room. I encouraged him that God was right there with her and guiding the whole operation.
I remembered that Mrs. Eddy said the Lord’s Prayer could heal anything, so I asked that they pray this prayer, which they did for the next five hours. After the operation, the doctors said they wouldn’t know anything till she woke up. The next day she not only woke up, but was hungry. On the second day, to the doctor’s amazement, she wanted to walk down the hall because she couldn’t stand being in bed. One week later she went home with her husband and two children. I thanked God from the bottom of my heart, and so did my family, because they knew something bigger than them or the doctors was there that night.
W. C. - New Jersey
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