Give the Past to God

I am very grateful because, a few weeks ago, my daughter joined us for a Wednesday meeting, and last weekend she said one testimony stayed with her. That testimony brought up the importance of giving the past to God, and she said that meant a lot to her, enough to even share it with others. I was delighted, because I understand the power that statement has, and also because I know how before coming here I didn’t always set the best example for my kids.

For all of my life, I have been quick to condemn myself for any mistakes or faults. I always felt like I had messed up too much, let too many opportunities go, and failed in too many ways to ever come back. A recent Lesson had Mrs. Eddy’s words, “The basic error is mortal mind.” That got me thinking that when we are immersed in a system that is completely designed to fail, we cannot be surprised when it, indeed, fails.

This is why Christian Science means so much to me: Everything else simply tries to work within mortal mind to take our mind off the inevitable outcome, while Christian Science is a lifeline that ultimately pulls us clear of all that and brings us to God.

I am so grateful to learn here that I can put off those old identities and get new assignments from God. I thank God every day for the opportunity Christian Science brings, for this wonderful church, and for how my children have begun to see its benefits in their lives as well. Thank you!