The Altar of God

Not long after arriving in Plainfield, the idea of putting things on the altar was spoken of at a Roundtable. I had never thought of that before, but having just gone through a very low period of my life, I was rather happy with the thought of giving everything to God and letting Him be in control.

Over the years of studying Christian Science here, I have really seen the benefit of placing my employment, my belongings, and even my children on the altar. Practically speaking, it gives me the ability to focus completely on what I feel God is directing me to do each day.

Before June of 2019, I had spent many years driving to Connecticut to get my kids at least once, if not two times, each month. After my son graduated, I started feeling less of a pull to take that drive, as each of them is an adult now and starting their life. For the remainder of 2019, I only saw them three more times, and in 2020, it wasn't until August that I saw them.

I love my kids, and am so happy to see them, of course, and I pray for them daily, knowing they are God’s children, not belonging to any human parent, that He keeps them safe in His care and has a beautiful life planned for them. But what has really stood out to me recently is how placing them on the altar and giving them to God has made it so my life doesn't fall apart when they are gone. I went so long having this persona I had built up that was dependent on other people and circumstances; and when that situation fell apart, I felt I had nothing left to stand on and my life hit a very low point.

Now I have God and what God has in store for me each day, and nothing can take that away. I am so grateful for that. And now I am placing no weird pressure on my children, because I am leaving it with God to bring us together, and God to keep us safe and fulfilled when we are apart. I spend no time being concerned about imaginary problems.

What a blessing Christian Science is! I am so grateful to my practitioner for helping me through the years with this.