If+My+People


 * Jack E. Dawson is the artist behind “If My People” a moving print of worn colonial hands mending a bullet ridden Old Glory. Inside this work are ‘hidden’ images of hope with a knelt man praying, tragedy and enemy attack with the twin towers aflame, warfare represented with a blood stained bullet hole. The story of our country is represented in this profound print.

In this picture there are hidden images. Look for the __Neglect__, __Warfare__, __Sacrifice Tragecdy__, and the evil... then look for the __Hope__, __Healing__, __Life__, and __Prayer__.Who is mending the flag? The tattered and worn flag symbolizes the apathy and **neglect** for the principles on which this country was founded.

The bullet holes represent the spiritual and physical **Warfare** that has and is taking place for our [|freedom].

This bullet hole, tinged with blood, symbolizes the sacrifice of the flag bearer. He willingly becomes vulnerable, laying down his own arms, in order that he may raise the flag and rally the troops. The **tragedy** of September 11, 2001 is remembered as you see the twin towers of the New York [|Trade] Center. The face formed by the rising smoke reminds us that we live in a world filled with violence and tragedy.

The presence of **evil** represented by the two demonic faces is a reminder of the ever-present spiritual battle being fought daily.

The **hope** of **healing** is depicted by the mending of the flag. "I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
 * Life ** is precious at any age. This unborn child reminds us to hold high the value of human life.



It is through the humble **prayers** of God’s people, repenting and seeking Him that the promise of His hearing and forgiving and healing our land will come.




 * JESUS ** is the One who is mending the flag. (Notice the nailprint.) He is truly the Hope for our nation. Healing is available through trusting in His sacrificial death, burial and resurrection. The Crimson Thread of Christ Jesus the Savior is woven all through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.

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