This morning I woke up early praying about the government shutdown. Later, I opened an old C.S. pamphlet in my basket entitled Work Instead of Dream and found an inspiring and comforting excerpt in a lengthy article called God’s Elect, (from The Christian Science Journal of July, 1933).
“It is imperative today that we recognize the power of the Christ at work where human thought collectively is striving with problems. If we have believed that error can govern a group of people, how much more vividly should we become aware that the Christ, Truth, can control it. Let us specifically apply this scientific fact to a legislative body. Such a body is composed of people elected or appointed to enact certain laws. Sometimes it seems as though such a group becomes the instrument of discordant elements. When a Christian Scientist becomes aware of such a condition, whether or not be is a member of a legislative body, it is his privilege to know the truth about the situation; and the truth is that Christ, or true idea, is present to govern the situation. The Christ-idea is the master, because it is representative of the Ruler of the universe. Thus, actually, Truth alone has real power in human affairs. The Christ-influence is incorruptible, and its activity is irresistible. The term of service of the Christ is forever; it can never be removed from its saving office. The Christ uncovers and annihilates every false belief. With divine tenderness and majesty it saves humanity.
As such thoughts as these unfold to the Christian Scientists, he finds that he is losing his sense of dominant error controlling the group under consideration, and is becoming aware of a holy influence to guide and rule their deliberations. This true knowing must be beneficial to the situation, for every divine idea entertained is at work for all on the side of good.”
I’m so thankful that Divine Mind sends angel thoughts that guide my hands and eyes to the sustenance needed day by day.