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When I hear “Wake up” I instantly think of Mrs. Eddy’s article, “Choose Ye” (The First Church of Christ, Scientist and Miscellany). In it she says, “Wholly apart from this mortal dream, this illusion and delusion of sense, Christian Science comes to reveal man as God’s image, His idea, coexistent with Him – God giving all and man having all that God gives. Whence, then, came the creation of matter, sin, and death, mortal pride and power, prestige or privilege?” She directs us to the First Commandment and Golden Rule, “which, when realized, constitute a Christian Scientist, heal the sick, reform the sinner, and rob the grave of its victory.”

The seeming symptoms from illness, age, worldly beliefs, or any false belief can feel quite real, overwhelming, depressing, petrifying…you name it. Yet, even if they seem that way what great power and comfort it is to know they are illusions and delusions, to which we have the authority and ability to “wake up”. As Florence’s post reminds though, there is also a great duty to do this; a Commandment and a divine Rule that must be followed; an admonition to, “choose whom ye will serve.” I never focused much on the duty aspect before coming to Plainfield, or thought of how not working on this was dishonoring or being disobedient to God. This instruction has been of great help. Thank you.

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