If My People:

If my people , which are called
by my name, shall humble
themselves, and pray, and seek
my face, and turn from their
wicked ways; then will I hear
from heaven, and will forgive
their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

Below is a key to the painting. Each number on the painting corresponds to an area of the painting. Look for the number below for a detailed description of that area of the painting.

1

NEGLECT
The tattered and worn flag symbolizes
the apathy and neglect for the principles
on which this country was founded.
2

WARFARE
The bullet holes represent the
spiritual and physical Warfare
that has and is taking place for
our freedom.
3

SACRIFICE
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.
4

TRAGEDY
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.
5

EVIL
The presence of evil represented
by the two demonic faces is a reminder
of the ever-present spiritual battle
being fought daily.
6

HOPE
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
7

LIFE
Life is precious at any age.
The unborn child reminds us
to hold high the value of
human life.
8

PRAYER
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.
9

JESUS
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.