After a lecture I gave on spiritual healing in Florida a few years ago, a newcomer to Christian Science who attended, a CPA, wanted to tell me about a good friend of his who was a Christian Scientist, and how the outlook this man held confirmed the healing truths of Christian Science.

He said his friend suffered a severe stroke. Afterward, he sat in a wheelchair and was nursed. He could talk a bit but do little else.

The CPA said that whenever he visited his friend, the guy would say, “Isn’t this good, isn’t this good.” And the CPA didn’t understand how his friend could say his situation was good when the evidence looked so bad. But over a few weeks, the pal totally recovered from the stroke. A full healing wrought through Christian Science treatment.

When the guy could talk once again, the CPA asked him how he had maintained consistent good cheer and positive outlook even though the physical picture looked so dire.

The friend replied, “I’ve learned that God is a good God, and that every trial we face in life is only to bring out more of that goodness. I knew during the time I sat in that wheelchair that some very good purpose was being worked out within me. The work is finished now and I’m recovered. I am a much better man today. I had a full expectancy of healing all along.”

The CPA was all smiles and jubilation as he recounted the story. He said, after hearing the talk, he was finally understanding how his friend could keep such an upbeat attitude amidst what would be very dark times for most people. It was his faith in a good God that he had learned in Christian Science that strengthened him and gave hope…and led the way to healing.

We all can take heart in knowing that God IS good, and He’s working a positive purpose out in us too!!