Be Sure You're Prayed Up

        This was said to me by a fellow Christian Scientist when I was getting ready to give a public talk. Being a life-long student of this religion, he applied its truths to every area of his life, no less so than when he was speaking in public.

        What he was reminding me of was this:  be sure you know Who it is that is in control of what you're about to do.  Make certain you know that God is governing the entire situation.  Then, you're assured that all will be harmonious.

        Christian Science teaches that the sole governing force of the universe, including man, is God, divine Principle.  He maintains His creation in perfect peace and harmony. There is never a moment when His divine law is not operating, nor can man be deprived of its power.  Man, God's child, is not subject to laws of chance, misfortune, or discord. God's law is good, supreme, and all-inclusive.  He does not share His power with another creator, for there is none.

        Christ Jesus furnished convincing proof of God's unerring government.  In accordance with divine law, he fed hungry thousands on a few loaves and fishes, stilled a raging sea, healed disease, insanity, and immorality, and even raised the dead--all in opposition to material law.  To be free from the insecurity, fear, and dread of a mortal outlook, one needs to know, as did Jesus, that he is always under God's control.

        Christian Science shows that because God, divine Principle, created all things in His own likeness, therefore spiritual and perfect, as the first chapter of the Bible points out, each one of us reflects His all-wise and loving jurisdiction.  An understanding of this eternal fact increases trust in God and banishes fear.  Acknowledging God's all-encompassing rule one finds greater harmony in even the smallest details of his day-to-day activities.

        Something Mary Baker Eddy says in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures has helped me many times, in many situations:  "Harmony is produced by its Principle, is controlled by it and abides with it."

        I hope it gives you food for thought.