To Witness the Life that is God

My wife, our friend and I went to listen to a concert in one of the well known Halls in Melbourne. After parking our car two elderly ladies showed us where the entrance was and we began walking toward it. Coming down from a small asphalt slope on the way we suddenly heard an alarming sound behind us, turned around and saw that one of these ladies had fallen heavily. She sustained a deep wound on her forehead and was bleeding. She wanted to see a doctor, her friend and myself helped her up. However, she became pale and could not proceed. We sat her down on some nearby stairs, and she closed her eyes, her body became seemingly lifeless, and I realized that she lost consciousness. An ambulance was called.

A suggestion that came to me first was that she is slipping away. Being a student of divine Science and having a strong desire to help her, the idea that God is our life came into my thought. In Science and Health with key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy I learned that this statement is true of everybody. On page 425 Science and Health says: "Mortal man will be less mortal, when he learns that matter never sustained existence and can never destroy God, who is man's Life."

Supported by these ideas I was able mentally to refuse that suggestion, vigorously saying to myself, "NO!" Based on what I knew to be true and as well to the need of the moment, I said to that lady with confidence and all my love, "God is your life!". In a few moments, still lying on the stairs, she opened her eyes and I helped her to sit. She stared into my eyes but could not speak. Refusing to accept what material senses were telling me, I felt lead to repeat to her "God is your life!" Immediately her face changed, her eyes lit up and her life seemed to be coming back to her body. She said to me twice: "Thank you. You've helped me."

Even though her wound was still bleeding, she obviously felt much stronger and even expressed the desire to go to the concert. When the ambulance arrived about five minutes later, there seemed to be only the need to clean her wound. She was fully conscious and was able to tell two attendants her name and address, and I told them what had happened. They thanked me, and drove away. After this incident we were still in time for the concert, and enjoyed it the more.

It reminded me how vital it was for me to always keep my thoughts pure and unselfish, to daily live in the consciousness of that harmony which comes from God. It illustrated me how good it was that I could dismiss the temptation of seeming pleasure in material wellbeing, in the possession of things like a house or a car earlier in my life. It also showed to me clearly that keeping my desires high and pure blessed a stranger in emergency. I felt the truth of these words in one of Paul's letters: "?godliness with contentment is great gain." (1.Tim.6: 6)

An experience on a sidewalk in my city spoke to me again of true satisfaction in life. To be satisfied and happy meant to nurture God-like thoughts in my consciousness, to watch for and ever more become aware of the existing divine harmony and peace inside of me. And most importantly to me, that incident on a sidewalk reassured me in what I believed, that I indeed did not have to witness anything, really, anything, that was not coming from God, who is ever-presence and from whom only good can come.

If you would like to explore more about Spirituality and Health based on Metaphysical Healing Prayer you can look at http://www.healing-prayer.net or you can e-mail me: mib@fhills.hotkey.net.au

---

Understanding the Gospel of Matthew and Why it Matters - Part 6

Matthew 2:16-18Herod Kills the Children16 Then Herod, when he saw... Read More

The Spiritually Dead Church

The spiritually dead church. Now, I am not talking about... Read More

Spiritual Intelligence: How It Benefits A Person

In one forum, one participant posted this query:I think quite... Read More

Forgiveness Stories Definition Quotes | Power to Forgive Vested with Human Beings

forgiveness stories quotes definition and loveForgiveness is that quality in... Read More

Practical Stress Management -- 7 Spiritual Solutions

Stress is amazingly persistent, even seductive. We get used to... Read More

Gods Will

Many may wonder what is God's will, or how do... Read More

Losing Control

One of the most frightening things... Read More

All One; All Different -- Addressing Spiritual Reductionism

"We're one, but we are not the same."-Bono, U2Once I... Read More

The Storms of Life

Life is full of ups and downs, trials, and tribulations.... Read More

Being a Christian

What is a Christian? According to The American Heritage® Dictionary... Read More

Halloween Rites

For some of us, EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN!!! If you... Read More

Choosing Our Parents

There's a Native American belief that before we are born,... Read More

Existence of God: Facts and Figures Does God Exist?

Existence of God: facts and figures Does God exist?If you... Read More

Surviving Separation: A Cinderella Story

I want to tell you a love story. It's actually... Read More

A Mothers Battle

The tongue is such a tiny little organ. Yet, it... Read More

Failure Is Never As Painful As Regret!

"I would rather regret some of my failures in life... Read More

One More Mile

I want to share with you something that happened to... Read More

Calling All Angels - Talking to Angels

I am a big believer in the strength of a... Read More

The A To Z I Beheld

I beheld the sky and its wonders and saw AstonishmentI... Read More

E=mc², Emotional & Physical Gravity

The word "gravity" is a word coined by Sir Isaac... Read More

Understanding the Gospel of Matthew and Why it Matters - Part 5

Matthew 2:13-15 The Flight to Egypt13 Now when they had... Read More

Memories Didnt Happen

Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? I'm sure the... Read More

You Can Influence Your Fortunes In Life

Natural laws exist that serve to maintain order in the... Read More

Inner-Tubing With God: Understanding Gods Ways

It is so obvious that God works and thinks on... Read More

Mystic Vision Opens Mind Body Connection

Worldwide extensive research is being published related to the mind-body... Read More

Searchable by Jesus

Some people go to physics and spiritual readers for advice... Read More

Some Evidence of How We Are Spiritually Connected

It has long been surmised that emotional trauma can lead... Read More

Anamchara - Living The Real Life

"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught... Read More

Let Go and Let God

As a child growing up, whenever I was worried about... Read More

Your Attitude Determines Your Future

Do you realize you are creating your future by the... Read More

100 Steps To Eternity

There is a chronology of events from creation to the... Read More

For the Glory of God

One of the most touching stories in New Testament scripture... Read More

Two Simple Ways To Get Anything You Want

"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure,... Read More