God’s Control

How wonderful it is to learn that each one of us is responsible for our own experience — and how wonderful to learn that with God all things are possible!

Before I came to Plainfield Church, I used to believe that there were things in my life that were totally outside of my control — things like the weather, or how the economy could affect my business, or how other people thought of me or treated me. As a result, I was quick to complain when things went wrong, things that I thought I could do nothing about.

However, it was a teacher of Christian Science in this church who taught me that there is nothing in our lives outside of God's control. She taught me the importance of listening to God and obeying Him, and the fact that, when we do what He wants, He takes care of us. Now this doesn’t mean that we don’t have difficult experiences, but it does mean that when we experience tough situations, God gives us what we need to meet them, and to be better for them.

I’ve seen this to be true, not only in my own life, but in the lives of every member of this church. I have seen the weather change so that things that needed to be done could be done. I have seen careers improve. I have seen relationships fixed. I have seen health improve. I’m grateful to have learned this. It's given me a peace that I have never had. Now, whenever something does go wrong in my life, it’s a wake-up call that I need to get my thought closer to God, and do a better job of obeying Him.

I have learned to be grateful for those experiences that push me closer to God. I’m so grateful to Mary Baker Eddy for giving us the Science of Christianity, that explains what Jesus taught and did. I am grateful to this teacher of Christian Science in our church for this lesson — for helping me to see that it’s up to us to decide whether we are going to obey God or not, and that this determines how well things go in our lives. We really do reap what we sow.