Intercessory Prayer

Artist: Ruth Palmer
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Intercessory Prayer

Taken from my blog:

I was going through some paintings in my studio and stumbled upon this one that I had done some time ago. I had initially put it aside calling it a “WIP” and had fully intended to go back and do more work on it but never did. I’d shown it as a WIP to some arteeeest friends who had liked it very much “as is” and then just rolled it up and forgot about it. It’s huge…not exactly sure off hand how large but it’s on unstretched canvas….I’d say about 4ft X 5ft. What this piece represents is (and I remember painting it during one of those dry spiritual periods when I was trying desperately to pray but just couldn’t find the words) our prayers, which are sometimes nothing more than moans and groans….but are interpreted for us by the Holy Spirit giving us a direct and uninterrupted line to our Father. This happens often during our times of spiritual emptiness when we are reaching out to God and the words just don’t come. For those of you who are Christians, you will know this scripture from the Bible: Romans 8:26 (New International Version) “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Anyway, when I pulled the painting out this morning, I decided that just as Jesus said on the cross, “it is finished”.....and would like to share it with you all. Never stop talking to God, He always hears….even the moans and groans! Be Blessed.

Intercessory Prayer belongs to the following groups:

Living Christianity, Masterpiece: Art, Religious Art & Photography and Spiritual Art

StacyLee, 10 months ago

I love what this stands for Ruth. You depicted something very powerful and complex very well in this painting!
paul romanowski, 10 months ago

BETTY LIKES IT…SO DO I
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you Stacy. It must have been what I felt in my Spirit at the time. Just grabbed a brush and started scumbling. Sometimes the results can really astound us when we just let go and let our hearts take control. I’m so glad you like it and thank you for the favourite!
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thanks Paul! Who is Betty? Thank her too!
Suni Pruett, 10 months ago

I absolutely love this one too…I must say..the explanation behind it fully makes it all the better… Another favorite dear…good job!!
Dave Moilanen, 10 months ago

Prayer is powerful and this is a powerful piece! Excellent Ruthie!
Steven Agius, 10 months ago

Beautiful work Ruth.
Martin Derksema, 10 months ago

Courageous and powerfull painting. Glad you saved it from oblivion. There is a lot of moaning and groaning going on in my inner life at the moment, so probably that is why it strongly appeals to me. Yeah, well, we just crawl further … lol
Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thank you for sharing the story behind this Ruth – wonderful work!
mgadise, 10 months ago

wow, thanks for the description of this painting, i’m prompted to comment…it really touched me to read the inspiration behind the painting. you’re a serious artist Ruth.
sandra56, 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, it is very beautiful
Antoine Dagobert, 10 months ago

A big AMEN
!Preach it through your artwork Ruthie..for HE is WORTHY!
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you all so much and may God richly bless each and every one of you!
Ellen, 10 months ago

Its beautiful! (Thanks for your comments. Greetings from Holland.)
cynthiab, 10 months ago

very beautiful I see a man in a suit and more figures down the bottom half also see a hand top right, love the story to go with this beautiful art work
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Cynthia,

Those are all praying souls on the bottom and God’s outstretched hand at the top accepting all of their prayers. Thank you!
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you Ellen!
funkyfacestudio, 10 months ago

wonderful painting Ruth :]
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you FFS!
alistair mcbride, 10 months ago

Great interpretation of your faith Ruth,wonderful work.
Torfinn Johann..., 10 months ago

Wonderful work, and story! Well done!
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thanks Alistair and Torfinn!
Biswajit Pandey, 10 months ago

Beautiful, excellent art!!!.
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you Bis!
StacyLee, 10 months ago

I keep coming back to this one Ruth because I love it so much. I am a firm participator and believer in intercessory prayer. This image holds a special place in my heart!
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Stacy, you don’t know how much that means to me. I am blessed that it touches you in this way. Thank you. All glory goes to God!
gothgirl, 10 months ago

This one is marvelous really inspired and your words are so encouraging. I will be praying for you
gothgirl
Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

Thank you so much Gothgirl, that means everything to me!
paul romanowski, 9 months ago

IT SO BELONGS HERE IN THIS GROUP…
Ruth Palmer, 9 months ago

Thank you so much Paul!
clau, 9 months ago

Bravo, Ruth!!!...this is my favorite!
Ruth Palmer, 9 months ago

Thank you so much Claudia! This painting has such special meaning to me!
Trace Lowe, 9 months ago

Wow! The color pops. The abstract design works. My favorite!
Susan Grissom, 9 months ago

This is really beautiful. There is so a nice vibration emanating from it.
Ulrikeart, 8 months ago

Absolutely beautiful work, so real, so very joyful. You painted a celebration of knowing that God
is there. He gives beauty for ashes.
WENDY BANDURSK..., 8 months ago

OH MY this is a STUNNING painitng…....... absolutly original.
Care, 8 months ago

Beautiful work Ruth!..,.I see all the people gathered together…..under a giant tree of colour….what brings them together…?...your description tells…
PNFdeb, 8 months ago

Creative and very beautiful this looks like a field of flowers to my eye.
Martin Derksema, 7 months ago

The periods of catharsis. Thanks for these beautiful and inspiring words. I think it is a very strong painting with great impact. It is absolutely finished.
Olga, 7 months ago

It’s amazing! I know what you mean and this picture is a fine representation of it. God bless you and be always inspired by Him!
rups, 7 months ago

a beautiful piece of work, i’d love to see the canvas.
it can be hard to know when a ‘WIP’ is finished, especially one so searching, but i am glad you heeded the voices and have put it out as it is. it really captures something, a lot in fact, about what you say its looking for. sometimes prayers answer themselves
AngelArtist, 7 months ago

You make amazing abstracts. I really admire people who can make good abstracts. I really cannot.
Kathie Nichols, 7 months ago

Truly stunning artwork Ruthie, just love your work!!!
Ciska, 7 months ago

Love this, love the story behind it. Just perfect and powerful
Deri Dority, 7 months ago

This is such a stunning piece!! I love the vibrant colors.
Holly Werner, 6 months ago

Stunning work. Great colors.
VisionaryImagist, 6 months ago

Ruth: another remarkable work. a great addition to your portfolio. well done. great job.
Renate Dartois, 6 months ago

Stunning art-work Ruth.
Jewd, 6 months ago

Yes its an inspired piece, so full of energy…the colors are an utterly beautiful prayer of their own…happy new year too ruth..x
Susan Moss, 6 months ago

Just beautiful use of colours Ruth
moorefaith, 6 months ago

Love this… will love it on my wall someday, too! :)
izzybeth, 2 months ago

Thank you so much for the inspiration. May the God above all gods be with you.
Kate Towers IPA, 2 months ago

fantastic work
paul romanowski, 2 months ago

STILL A COOL MESSY ABSTRACT…..
Laurkat, about 1 month ago

I love this. I can’t say enouugh about it. it just moves me so much.
melodious, about 1 month ago

I love this!!! awesome!!!
Estelle O'Brien, about 1 month ago

That sure does look like our tangle of prayers when all we can do is groan! Know the feeling well! Thank God for His Holy Spirit, who does indeed intercede for us! Beautiful beautiful anointed painting. I praise God for the gift He has given you.
Marie's Memories, about 1 month ago

Upon viewing this, I thought of Olga’s recent bubblemail. This is an excellent example of art to promote diversity and acceptance. The prayers of ALL GOD’S people raising to his heavenly throne!
Mariaan Krog, about 1 month ago

A brilliant artwork and WIP completed, I would like to think. Thanks for adding your blog entry as well. Such a spiritual & powerful image. Superb!
wanda lechene, about 1 month ago

this is very very beautiful i love it.
izzybeth, about 1 month ago

Congratulations on the sale, Ruth. I like this so.
Carolyn Staut, 25 days ago

This is quite beautiful and mesmerizing as well. I can see so many beautiful aspects of this one. I especially appreciate your vision of prayer…......and in so many vibrant and glorious colors. This piece is just Superb!
chazf, about 24 hours ago

What an amazing playground of light and really wonderful color. The grand size must be wonderful to experience, until the zillions begin rolling in, I shall content myself with a card. Thanks for sharing it with us.