"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
This year has been a new beginning, awakening from a mortal dream which seemed to torment my understanding in Science.
For some years now, I have found myself battling with negative attitudes towards me, especially from Christian Scientists. Everything I said or did became a point of attack. For instance, while I was working with the Albert Baker Fund, I was wrongly accused of stealing students funds, which ABF pays to the school and not to me. Again, while receiving ABF assistance to further my own education, the ABF was also wrongly informed that I did not go to the school at all. My friends in London stopped taking my calls because of misinformation given to them. My branch church used my having given birth while unmarried as an attack anytime I tried to organise an activity for the youth. And so much more.
Last year in November, I couldn't take it anymore. I decided to walk out and resign from my branch church. I love my church so much, because I consider it my family; it was the place I learned how to love when my parents passed on. I was so disappointed, that I nearly gave up.
It was at this extremity that I got a revelation which brought a better understanding and peace to my mind.
A dear family in my branch church showed me so much love that I started to think rightly again. I realised that I had believed the untrue statements, and made them real.
My love for church and humanity increased, and I found myself engaging in more church work than before. In December last year I was wondering how to seek the Lord's supply in acquiring a cordless microphone and organ for my branch church. Its provision did not come as a suprise to me because I knew this time that my love for church superseded anything else, and it will lead to the good of church. I never gave in to the response of the church that we can be short of funds, no, knowing well that Divine Love has meet and will also meet every human need. I believe Mrs Eddy’s statement is the way out.
I just claimed that the need was already met, and I started looking for where to get a good organ at a good price. I didn’t need to mention this to the church, but made my research knowing that the funds would be ready.
A few weeks later I had a call from this wonderful family who took me in and showed so much love towards me. They asked whether I knew what the church might need urgently. That was when I knew the Lord has met the church's need, because I was praying with Mrs Eddy's poem, “Shepherd show me how to go...”
I immediately told them about the microphone and where they could go and purchase it. On the day of installation, the technician was asked by the family to check on the organ to see if it can be fixed. But it is impossible because it is an old model and a modern technician just couldn't fix it. The family immediately asked if they could get a new one for the church, and bought it on the same day.
I just give thanks and praise to God and to Mrs Eddy for the truth she shared which is blessing and comforting us daily. With my better understanding of the Christ, I walk in love, no matter what mortal mind presents to me. I know that good alone is true.
My friends in London have started responding to my calls. The ABF assisted students have all graduated, and members now call on me to assist them.
I am most grateful to God for bringing us the Christ, for Mrs Eddy for sharing the Christ and for all those who help to uphold and practise the Christ.