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Those who minister in difficult contexts hear stories of personal struggle, trauma, and tragedy almost daily. We have heard Christ's promise that He is always with us, that He is able to heal and restore us from physical, emotional, and spiritual sickness. But how do we begin? And how can we gently and safely invite others into healing? Dorothy Mathieson and her husband, George, have spent decades searching for a practical, reliable answer to that aching question. They have served internationally within the world's poorest communities, prayed with many who have not yet met Jesus, and counseled many weary and overburdened ministers. As they encouraged people to first develop a base of joy and quiet, and then open their story to Jesus, they saw life-changing results and powerful seeds of healing even within incredibly painful situations. This book is a paradigm-shifting tool for those who regularly pray for others, for those who want deeper healing throughout layers of their own pain, as well as for any who seek to be a healing presence for their neighbors--not through therapy or good advice, but by using story to connect to Jesus.

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I found Dorothy and George to be gentle, accepting, theologically trained Christians with a sincere heart to research and critique the most effective understanding of Christian healing. Their simple approach is informed both by neuroscience and the idea of practicing the presence of Jesus. It does not engage with the pain story or pain identity from that story until there is a connection with stories of joy, involving an experience of the incarnational God through creation, others, ourselves. This is a rare experience for most of us, particularly for those whose identity has been formed out of stories of neglect or abuse in relationships. A different sense of self unusually blossoms in the telling, recording and listening back. This is gold in my opinion, a tangible experience of being loved by the God of love. -Vanessa Daughtry, Clinical Counselor & Lecturer in Counseling In this book, healing is about leading people into a revelation of Jesus. In story after story and in the practices set out by Dorothy and George, we see how wonderful our Jesus is. Our Lord is always with us and at work in our lives, even when we've been too distracted by the pressures and pains of this world to be aware of His presence, or have yet to know Him by name. This book is a manual for healers, evangelists and all who desire to minister Jesus. It is a beautiful guide to mining the 'sapphire' truths of His enduring faithfulness, love and greatness in our lives. -Jennifer, Companion in Prayer Dorothy and George Mathieson are an incredible resource for our larger urban poor ministry. They use the bulk of the prayer time to bring people into the presence of Jesus. They hold back from giving advice or problem solving and expect Jesus to lead the time. When we know that Jesus is speaking to us and leading us, hope becomes real, joy is built, and old scars become signs of His healing. This process feels slower, messier, unpredictable, but it actually helps break the pattern of people seeing their identity revolve around their pain. -Pastor Chris Rattay, New Life Community Church, Los Angeles Dorothy and George offer a unique and life-changing approach to the ministry of healing. They define healing as no more or less than experiencing the presence of Jesus. Their decades of sacrificial ministry and mission and vulnerability in personal healing have shaped CompanionLIFE. Their work gently integrates the ministry of healing with empowerment-all followers of Jesus, regardless of their level of formal training, can live out of their friendship with Jesus by being companions to others in their healing journeys. Over the years I have had several profound personal experiences of Jesus' presence while praying with George and Dorothy. But the greatest blessing by far has been learning how to connect with Jesus more in the midst of my regular daily life. May you experience Jesus' presence as you read this book and become a healing companion to others in Jesus' name. -Lisa Engdahl, Co-General Director of Servant Partners

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