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USER COMMENTS BY JESSICA DAWSON |
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8/29/14 2:50 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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Thank you all for your prayers! May you all be blessed from heaven's bounty and may God cause your health to prosper even as your souls prosper! May God fill our mouths with good things, that our youth be renewed as the eagle's! "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed." ~ Psalm 103:1-6 KJV |
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8/28/14 2:15 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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Thank you for all your prayers! I went to the doctor and it turned out that I have an ear infection and was prescribed medicated ear drops. I wasn't in a hurry to go to the doctor, so the infection caused problems in the surrounding areas. I'll have to go off the Methotrexate till the infection clears up, so my body can fight it. I would appreciate continued prayers (if God places me upon your heart). The Rheumatoid Arthritis has disfigured my hands, arms, ankles, toes etc. My left hip has been replaced and both of my knees. My arms are so disabled I am not able to dress myself or wash my own hair. I am very dependant on others. Thank you all for your encouragement and prayer support! "And Jesus answered and said to them, 'It is not those who are well who need a physician, but those who are sick." ~ Luke 5:31 NASB |
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8/27/14 12:25 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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I take a supplement of essential fatty acids, either 3-6-9 or fish oils. And, I like to use real butter not margarine. Yet no matter what I eat, I still do not seem to be able to maintain my health. I am asking for praying, as I have been quite ill since Saturday. I am on the chemotherapy drug methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis — and I went to a harvest type fair last Friday and visited with a lot of chickens and rabbits in a large barn. That night my eyes were really watering and I have been sick with recurring eye, ear, and neck pain and a headache since then. Last night the left side of my head was burning and I was in agony. I have an appointment with my doctor today, please pray for me! "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." ~ James 5:16 NASB |
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8/26/14 9:07 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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John UK wrote: Greetings to you too, sister Jessica. I wish I understood more about prayer. I read of Praying Hyde, and George Mueller, and plenty of others, but there seems to be very few sermons I've heard over the years which deal with praying in faith, and believing the words of our Lord Jesus concerning asking. Your creative mind is very evident, and I wish you well as you learn more about writing and painting. I reckon God does give some of us creativity, and this needs to be used and expressed. It is one of God's gifts to us. And it always thrills me when someone comes back and tells me that one of my paintings they bought is still bringing pleasure, even years later. God's blessings to you. God bless you John,I have a Facebook page called Biblical Prayers where I post Scriptures about prayer, this is to encourage myself as well as others. Learning about prayer for me is a life long pursuit how to communicate with our Father in Heaven. It is a matter of the heart of which I of which I endeavour to grow in friendship with God and His righteousness. I long to have a close relationship with God and to hear Him say: "Well done, good and faithful servant." May God purpose we His children to speak life into hurting people! |
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8/25/14 2:35 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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John UK wrote: [...]I was greatly humbled this week through answered prayer, despite having a poor week. Normally I might expect to sell a small painting on a Tuesday at market, and that's it. But this week I asked the Lord I might sell four. Never happened before. But I prayed in the name of Jesus, claiming only his righteousness and blood, and not for mine own deservings which was nil. The market progressed, and I had a lot of people looking, and giving good comments, but not buying. Then there was a mad half hour when, sure enough, I sold four small paintings. I was astonished. The Lord sure is exact, as I sold no more afterwards. Maybe he's encouraging me to pray more. Greetings John in Jesus Mighty Name,Thank you for your kindness and encouragement! I have been thinking about your post and wondering what my prayer life should be like? I am an aspiring poet and writer and after reading your post I realize that I need to pray about the talents God has given me. I take one Universities Studies course a semester and am always looking to improve my writing — I would also like to improve my artistic skills. Yet I'm wondering what God's will is in these matters? God bless and peace to you! |
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8/24/14 3:06 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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The Western world is becoming a climate which is antagonistic towards Christians owning land and having businesses in a way that compliments their faith in God. This reminds me of Nazi Germany, in that the world already had a negative world-view of Jewish people. And, business ownership was eliminated for Jewish people before the Concentration Camps were implemented. The hateful and biased writings against Jewish people were written by both Martin Luther (1543), and by Henry Ford (1920's)and had influenced people's perceptions. If the world didn't already have hate and prejudice against the Jewish population, perhaps the Holocaust would have not happened? Now, there is a genocide against Christians in Islamic Nations, yet there is such apathy and hate in the Western nations against Christianity it makes me wonder if there is apathy towards the Christians who are being displaced and slain? Those who are apathetic towards the Christians being persecuted should remember that Hitler didn't stop at the Jewish population — as I do not believe ISIS will stop after they have murdered Christians. If history does repeat itself, perhaps it is likely ISIS will attack other nations just as did Nazi Germany? |
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8/21/14 2:29 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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John UK wrote: I would be interested to know if you took up artwork as a form of occupational therapy, as there is a canvas alongside your cover photo. It is difficult to be occupied while very ill, and when I was off work due to sickness I took up a correspondence course on creative writing. It kept my mind alert, and I managed to sell several short stories with a moral theme, and a distinctly gospel-oriented article, nearly all of them sold in Canada, would you believe? Then in 2005 I moved to Wales and joined a church whose pastor was teaching watercolour on a Friday morning and giving a short gospel exhortation at the tea break. Most of the class were not believers, so it was a good opportunity to reach them with the gospel. I worked hard at it, and by 2008 my health had improved sufficiently for me to launch out as a part time artist, which I have continued to be ever since. Thank you John, I am encouraged by your testimony! So wonderful of the pastor to teach water colour as an outreach! And, that you were able to sell literature in Canada with a moral theme! Praise God! The canvas is from a community art class I took last summer. I have extremely disabled arms and hands and the instructor helped me with alternative movements. God bles |
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8/21/14 1:02 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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The Words of our Saviour: Matthew 10:27-33 (KJV)27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. |
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8/18/14 1:26 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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Through God's grace, I have phoned my Member of Parliament, and shared my concern about the genocide of Christians and religious minorities in Iraq:"For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." ~ John 18:35-37 KJV "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." ~ Matthew 5:38-39 KJV "Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence." ~ John 18:36 KJV "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" ~ Matthew 5:44 KJV |
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8/17/14 5:48 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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s c | Oh; I agree, at the same time I cannot help but think of the Apostle Paul, who formerly as Saul persecuted believers unto death: "While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.' Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.' When he had said this, he fell asleep (Acts 7:59-60 (NIV)." "And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. (Acts 8:1-3 NIV)." |
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8/17/14 4:33 PM |
Jessica Dawson | | Canada | | | |
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As horrific as this is, this little boy is whom Jesus seeks to save: "`Beware! -- ye may not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their messengers [Angels] in the heavens do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens, for the Son of Man did come to save the lost." ~ Matthew 18:10, 11 Young's Literal Translation May God have mercy upon all His believers and give them the inner strength to be faithful amidst the horrors of persecution -- great shall be their reward in heaven (Matthew 5:12). May we all have the spiritual understanding to love our enemies ([URL=http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5:43-48]]]Matthew 5:43-48[/URL]), and have the strength to follow through. Many times, our emotions contradict sound doctrine. We must persevere to love our enemies and pray for them. |
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