On the road to Simon’s house—humility and the heart of a healer

Some believe that spiritual healing is an activity of the human mind; that firing up some measure of will-power heals. This is not Christian Science. Christian Science healing is the subordination of the human will to the divine will. This yielding causes mental and physical transformations to take place. (examples)

Jesus ministry was all about humility. Meekness enabled him to express God’s might and show that God’s will for each of His children is health, peace, and activity.

Below is a portion of an article I published in the Christian Science Sentinel. I believe you will find it helpful in understanding how important humility is in Christian Science. Enjoy.

On the road to Simon’s house–humility and the heart of a healer

Spiritual healing goes hand in hand with humility.

That’s what I continue to discover in my own healing practice. In its most obvious form, humility shows a mature willingness to put the brakes on selfish and materialistic motives. And it allows the Christ—God’s presence and power—to govern. Humility is not an unworthy, “Don’t look at me” state of thought—that comes with a mountain of fear behind it. Authentic humility is firm, fearless, and says: “Look at what God can do. His goodness and grace satisfy you and heal you.” Far from a weak state of mind, humility brings power and stability to the healer and to the one seeking healing.

…Each day, I try to listen daily for God’s guidance in how to be a better healer. One thing I’m learning is that to obtain the heart of a healer, I must make my way to “Simon’s house.” To me, Simon’s house signifies authentic humility.

…The woman (referred to in this instance as “the Magdalen”) received Jesus’ respect and the healing touch of the Christ because she had both the courage and meekness to make her way to Simon’s house in the first place. Similarly, I’ve had to ask myself, “Am I on the road to Simon’s house?” If I am, then, just as the woman who repented, I have to humble myself— yield my human will to the divine. If I’m on the road to Simon’s house, I’m grateful for the example Jesus so completely gave of the Christ. I’m recognizing the weaknesses and sins I’ve been falsely accepting about myself and others. And I’m actually replacing them with what I’m learning about everyone’s God-given, spiritual, and sinless nature.

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