The unfolding petals of divine Love's holy purpose

 Just having the best morning working with our Christian Science Bible Lesson on substance and today noticing the references to true inheritance. There is the story of Daniel and his 3 friends as captives in Babylon. The King wanted all the brightest children to have special priviledges for a span of 3 years and then, if they proved worthy, to serve him. Part of that was to eat the meat reserved for the king and to drink some of his wine. Daniel felt those things were tainted and unclean as they were part of the sacrifices to their god. He asked that he and his friends be just served porridge and given water to drink. The eunuch fears they will look malnourished and he would be punished but agrees to a 10 day trial. They pass with flying colors. Daniel knew his rights as a child of the one true God and served Him faithfully. That protected him. Another story in the lesson is a parable Jesus told ,often called the prodigal son.  A father had 2 sons and the younger, a bit wild a...

 As i read the Lesson this morning, the word 'treasure' popped up several times. The subject of this Bible Lesson is Substance so I looked up the definition of treasure. It can be a noun or a verb. treasure = accumulated or precious possessions  treasure = to accumulate and store away for future use. I've been studying Christian Science for 5 decades and have accumulated many spiritual treasures in wonderful insights to the Scriptures and many healings. These are treasures that build up giving me confidence in this wonderful religion. I am grateful every day to those who nurtured me in my spiritual journey and love the opportunities God has given me to nurture others on this walk. God promises that He will 'cause those that love me to inherit substance and I will fill their treasures. Proverbs 20:21 My hymn today is #249 Our gratitude is riches, complaint is poverty... True gladness is the treasure that grateful hearts will hold. So much to treasure and give thanks for ...

 This week's Bible Lesson is about substance. The Golden Text reminds us to acknowldegethe good things God has done and be glad. Let's not rehash what we think has gone wrong or seems to be wrong now. Mrs. Eddy calls that ruminating which means to turn a matter over and over in the mind, to 'chew the cud' as it were. Time to sing a new song. Our periodicals have featured testimonies of healing for well over a century. The testifiers took time to express their gratitude by sending those in and often reading about those experiences brings further healings for others. Our churches offer a mid-week testimony meeting every Wednesday and it is a welcome hour for refreshment. I am always grateful for those who tell about how they prayed, using Christian Science, and were healed. I have given a few of those myself. But there is no time like the present to take a good look at how I am thanking God on a daily basis for the good in my life. Not all the healings came quickly and th...

 march 5, 2021 sorry about missing some entries. Hopefully, things will go better now. Today I am remembering visiting a fun house and alternately being amused and horrified by the images in the distorted mirrors.  While some were actually funny, others were definitely not how I how wanted to see myself or be seen by others. But even then I realized that I was not looking at the true reflection One of the benefits of studying Christian Science to getting a clearer understanding of my true self, the self created and maintained by my Father Mother God. He/She madde me is His/Her own image and likeness according to Scripture. That creation has never been undone or tampered with, no distortion. Mrs. Eddy writes, "The great truth in the Science of being, that the real man was, is, and ever shall be perfect, is incontrovertible; for if man is the image, reflection, of God, he is neither inverted nor subverted, but upright and Godlike. incontrovertible means that it is impossible to ...

 February 23, 2021 Found a post-it note his morning. I don't remember where this is from but here is what I wrote down. Be an agent for comfort, not distress. Be at peace yourself. God supplies full support to fulfill His purpose. The disciples were followers of Jesus. They left their jobs, their families, their home and went on the road with him. As he began his ministry, word began to spread about this man who was doing such remarkable healings. Multitudes flocked to him. But most of that crowd was not seeking spiritual growth, they just wanted to be healed rather than leave all and follow him. In the second section of the Lesson Jesus asks the disciples who people think he is. I'm pretty sure he already knew but he wanted them to think. And then he wanted them to be sure they knew who he was. Simon answered for all of them, acknowledging that Jesus was in fact the Son of the Living God. I ask myself, why am I following him? Because I also believe he is the Son of God. But I ...

February 22, 2021 This week's Bible Lesson is about Christ Jesus I will be studying to see how the Master handled certain situations and seeing how I can do better as I interact with others. In the first section I already found some helpful pointers. In Isaiah's description of our Master he says he will not cry out or cause his voice to be heard. He will speak calmly. He won't call attention to what he does with loud speeches. A bruised reed he shall not break. He will not brush aside the weak or hurting. He will not quench the tiniest spark before the flame goes out. When love seems to be barely there, he will not put it out, allow it to grow faint or discouraged. He will steadily and firmly set things right. He will bring justice to those who have been wronged.  Right solutions that will bless all. Hymn #269 is a good one to work with today. The second verse speaks to ' hearts that yearn for righteousness with longing unalloyed. Unalloyed means purity. A pure longing ...