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Trials

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Announcements › Forums › Substance – September 11th, 2016 › Trials

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  • September 8, 2016 at 7:23 am #2472
    Sharon
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    “Every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger.” S&H 410:14

    When I first came to Christian Science I didn’t want trials. I didn’t want the experience or suffering that puts strength and patience of faith to the test. I wanted everything to be “nice.” That was the human desire, to be comfortable in matter. I made my own problems because of false beliefs.

    I soon found that the “trials” were a stepping stone that made me learn how to apply Christian Science and how to live a Christly life and work for God. It was to advance me to a higher understanding. During the trials I prayed and worked harder than when things were “nice.” The desire for the “nice” left. Instead advancing in Christian Science became the desire.

    Thank God for Christian Science that destroys the false beliefs we have learned. We can be assured that “Truth is always the victor.” S&H

    September 8, 2016 at 9:09 am #2473
    Lil
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    I thank God that Christian Science teaches us that trials are blessings. “Trials are proofs of God’s care.” S&H How great to grow stronger and closer to God. Anything worth having is worth working for, and there’s nothing greater than working for God!

    September 8, 2016 at 9:16 am #2474
    cthompson
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    Thanks Sharon. I now realize that trials are different from everyday living of Christian Science with prayer, watching and working with our already proven understanding. Trials require us to take a step higher, closer to God and sometimes to give up some cherished false belief.

    Craig

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