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2/28/2012

Don't be afraid of the questions

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My big fear was that someone would ask me what I would do if my daughter broke her leg.

I didn't know what I would do! It had never happened! My first response to most emergencies is prayer - prayer that leads to quick healing or that leads to appropriate care that supports the healing. But I didn't have much confidence in my responses to the "What if" questions.

One day, a friend and neighbor asked what I would do if my daughter dislocated her leg. And you know what?  I had the answer. My daughter had dislocated her leg once. But before I could answer, the neighbor described a sad situation involving a friend's child. She had dislocated her leg and was taken to the emergency room. The leg was manipulated incorrectly and had to be dislocated twice again before finally being properly adjusted. It was a sad and frightening situation for all concerned.

So when my neighbor asked me what I would do as a Christian Scientist, she sincerely wanted to know if there was another way to approach such situations. I told her how I had prayed, and how that within minutes my daughter heard a pop as her leg adjusted to its proper position without any physical manipulation at all.


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I learned not to fear the questions. One can always say "I don't know, but here is what I did when..." in the case of hypotheticals. But don't be surprised to find that often the questions come from a sincere heart wanting to simply find another way.

And if you know of another way, don't be afraid to share. Peter encouraged us to speak up. He wrote, "Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you..." (I Peter 3:15)

When I lectured across the US, I got questions all over the map regarding prayer and care.  Many were what ifs. Most were sincere. Occasionally not so much. In the case of barbed questions, sometimes others were listening that needed to see how one could respond with grace.

But if there was a question I particularly feared being asked, it was usually because I hadn't thought it through myself. I was afraid of under-responding, overtalking the point, or declaring something I hadn't proven myself. So I made a list of those questions and gave them a little thought each day, thinking through different ways to answer the same thing.

This handled the fear. Sincerity and love handled the actual questioners.

Mary Baker Eddy once said, "The reformer must be a hero at all points, and he must have conquered himself before he can conquer others. Sincerity is more successful than genius or talent." (Message to The Mother Church for 1900, p.9) She also said, "Truth comes from a deep sincerity that must always characterize heroic hearts; it is the better side of man's nature developing itself." (Message to The Mother Church for 1901, p.1)

Look for the sincere and heroic heart willing to grapple with new perspectives in your questioner and you will find it calls forth the best response in you. And if you are having trouble finding that sincerity in them, share a little of yours. Your fearless Christian example may be just the answer that is needed.


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Kim
2/28/2012 08:00:10 am

Wow - this is so true for all of us! As someone new to CS I am learning that it is important not to be afraid to tell people what new church I'm going to and why. I did this last weekend with a group of friends and afterwards they thanked me for dispelling the many myths about CS that are out there. Especially the one where Christian Scientists don't go to doctors and accordingly, let their children die. I was pleased and grateful at how open my friends were to listening. It was such a great experience and taught me a lot about the fear that keeps people from "coming out of the closet." It is just that - fear, which is NOTHING! When Love is reflected in love, only good can be the result. Don't you think?

Michelle Nanouche link
2/28/2012 09:11:54 am

I do! So glad you are feeling the confidence to share the reason of the hope that is in you. There is so much good to share. Thanks for writing in, Kim!

Kay
2/28/2012 09:35:39 am

Thanks for including Mrs. Eddy's idea of "sincerity". I leaned on them when I was lecturing............very helpful suggestions..........

Michelle Nanouche link
2/28/2012 10:20:32 am

You have the sincerity thing down pat, that I know for sure!

Kim Korinek link
2/28/2012 10:10:04 am

Wonderful!!! I love how you showed us how to look at the heart of the questioner and of those listening in.
There are a lot of earnest questions out there! This is such a loving instruction. Thank you for living it and posting it!

Michelle Nanouche link
2/28/2012 10:22:09 am

Thanks Kim! I hope that those who haven't discovered it yet, will click on your name and go read your blog post, too! Great stuff.

Tamara
2/28/2012 11:12:33 am

Thank you so much for sharing these ideas! The readers' comments are also very helpful.

Dennis R
4/20/2012 07:11:25 am

For many years my wife and I were in the Charismatic movement. We also believed in healing by prayer. When my daughter was little, I remember either taking her to emergency or the doctor, buyt still praying for her. By the time the doctor came in she was healed.

BTW, even though we some would called this "faith healing", it actually went beyond that. We were part of was was called The Word of Faith movement. It meant seeing the person as already well. It uses scripture as affirmations (although they would not use that term). It also rely on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit (or as CS would say The Christ.) We would lay hands though, but not the way the way people making fun like to portray it.

We all want what is best for our children, and rely on God's leading to do what needs to be done.


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