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. 
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StacyLee
I love what this stands for Ruth. You depicted something very powerful and complex very well in this painting!
paul romanowski
BETTY LIKES IT…SO DO I
Ruth Palmer
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
Thanks Paul! Who is Betty? Thank her too!
Suni Pruett
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
Prayer is powerful and this is a powerful piece! Excellent Ruthie!
Steven Agius
Beautiful work Ruth.
Martin Derksema
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
Thank you for sharing the story behind this Ruth – wonderful work!
mgadise
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
Thanks for sharing this, it is very beautiful
Antoine Dagobert
A big AMEN
!Preach it through your artwork Ruthie..for HE is WORTHY!
Ruth Palmer
Thank you all so much and may God richly bless each and every one of you!
Ellen
Its beautiful! (Thanks for your comments. Greetings from Holland.)
cynthiab
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
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
Thank you Ellen!
funkyfacestudio
wonderful painting Ruth :]
Ruth Palmer
Thank you FFS!
alistair mcbride
Great interpretation of your faith Ruth,wonderful work.
Torfinn Johann...
Wonderful work, and story! Well done!
Ruth Palmer
Thanks Alistair and Torfinn!
Biswajit Pandey
Beautiful, excellent art!!!.
Ruth Palmer
Thank you Bis!
StacyLee
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
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
This one is marvelous really inspired and your words are so encouraging. I will be praying for you
gothgirl
Ruth Palmer
Thank you so much Gothgirl, that means everything to me!
paul romanowski
IT SO BELONGS HERE IN THIS GROUP…
Ruth Palmer
Thank you so much Paul!
clau
Bravo, Ruth!!!...this is my favorite!
Ruth Palmer
Thank you so much Claudia! This painting has such special meaning to me!
Trace Lowe
Wow! The color pops. The abstract design works. My favorite!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Oh, thank you so much Trace!
Susan Grissom
This is really beautiful. There is so a nice vibration emanating from it.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Awe, thank you so much Susan!
Ulrikeart
Absolutely beautiful work, so real, so very joyful. You painted a celebration of knowing that God
is there. He gives beauty for ashes.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
What a beautiful comment Ulrikeart, thank you so much!
WENDY BANDURSK...
OH MY this is a STUNNING painitng…....... absolutly original.
Care
Beautiful work Ruth!..,.I see all the people gathered together…..under a giant tree of colour….what brings them together…?...your description tells…
PNFdeb
Creative and very beautiful this looks like a field of flowers to my eye.
Martin Derksema
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
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!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
God led me to you Olga….what could be better than that, you are a wonderful, caring and faithful friend. He uses you in so many ways, you are very blessed and I am blessed to know you and call you friend! Love and hugs and thank you!
rups
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
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Rups….the piece is sold now and awaiting framing by my customer. She is going to send me a photo of the framed piece but it’s large and very expensive to frame so it may be a while.
AngelArtist
You make amazing abstracts. I really admire people who can make good abstracts. I really cannot.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Angel, that’s very kind of you. Of course you can do abstracts, just paint from your heart. Don’t be afraid to try.
Kathie Nichols
Truly stunning artwork Ruthie, just love your work!!!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Kathie! I feel like we’ve lost touch. How are you doing?
Ciska
Love this, love the story behind it. Just perfect and powerful
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Ciska!
Deri Dority
This is such a stunning piece!! I love the vibrant colors.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Derid! Where did you disappear to, I haven’t seen you in ages!
Holly Werner
Stunning work. Great colors.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Holly!
VisionaryImagist
Ruth: another remarkable work. a great addition to your portfolio. well done. great job.
Renate Dartois
Stunning art-work Ruth.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Hugs and thanks Renate!
Jewd
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
Just beautiful use of colours Ruth
moorefaith
Love this… will love it on my wall someday, too! :)
izzybeth
Thank you so much for the inspiration. May the God above all gods be with you.
ktowers
fantastic work
paul romanowski
STILL A COOL MESSY ABSTRACT…..
Laurkat
I love this. I can’t say enouugh about it. it just moves me so much.
melanie crawford
I love this!!! awesome!!!
Estelle O'Brien
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 Sharp
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 A...
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
this is very very beautiful i love it.
izzybeth
Congratulations on the sale, Ruth. I like this so.
Carolyn Staut
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
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.
Mia1
GORGEOUS.
back40fotos
I just love this….(and feel like it most times!)
Thanks for sharing….!
Jan Stead JEMp...
RUth I have only just seen this now as I looked at the entries in the ‘For the Love of Jesus’ challenge…and I have to say I absolutely love it!
As soon as I spotted in the thumbnail version I ‘knew’ it. Then I read your descritiption taken from your blog and was simply blown away!!!For I look at it and thought prayer!!!!!!!!:O
how awesome and spirit filled is that???
All I could see was a mingling of prayers lifting to God…and that was long before I spotted the people you have so skilfully placed beneath them…I just don’t know what to say or how to put into words what my heart sees and my soul feels when I look upon this work….this Creation. ANd yes, with a capital C…for I see there is more of God and Spirit in this than you, if you know what I mean.
This was and remains a prayer prayed. In essence it was God’s gift to you at a desert time.
And now it is His and through you, your gift to us!!
Thank you so much for blessing us so richly and deeply with your gifting, both in works and in the beautiful person you are.
<;)))><
J…...xxx
: )
Ginger Lovellette
Wow! Ruth, you’ve done some outstanding work but this is totally awesome! Description gave me chill bumps. Powerful piece!
franckfuture51
oh, so strong one, ,y congrats on successful painting.
Marina Heading
Hello! I am discovering the power of intersession and this painting just stood right out ot me of an example of the seeming chaos I feel when i can’t find the words of the strength to pray. Isn’t the Holy Spirit so very real when we hand it all over. Thank and God Bless YOU.
JennyDean
Just gorgeous!
Paul (Quixote)...
Ruth, this is an excellent composition. I see layers upon layers of hues and tones.
Shoaib .
that came out really cool
Lucindawind
your painitngs are fabulous Ruth ! xx
newMaster
Your paintings/pictures are beautiful. You inspire me. I relax when I look at them. They are wonderful and very vivid. I become optimistic because of them.You are my favourite painter/artist. Thank you Adam
Hena Tayeb
gorgeous
Joyce Dickens,...
Ruthie, I feel the emotion in this and I love it! Awesome and inspiring work of art….....vivid in color as well spirit….......another winner !!! JD
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Joyce, you are a special lady. Thank you so much!
Tracey-Anne Pryke
lovely work
vanlang
Great work I am becming fan
Dan Elbourne
i’m not religious, but this is beautiful :) it reminded me of this song :)
catherine walker
wow..it looks really wonderful ..so well done..
I think it’s stunning !
Leslie Gustafson
This piece really speaks to me Ruth. Thank you! Moving work!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thrilled that you are touched by this piece Leslie, thank you!
zouzou
i really love it!!!beautiful artwork
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Zouzou!
Hena Tayeb
lovely piece. love the colors and the figures at the bottom .. everything works so well
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Many thanks Hena!
sword
I had forgotten how good you were.Artistically i mean. Brilliant well done
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
So kind of you Peter, thank you so much and I’m so sorry for the late reply on this. I am so behind on everything.
Robert Burns
Colours are beautiful Ruth…..keep smiling:)
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Robert!
daisyzsn
very emotional touched my dark sad side….. i like the image created in the bottom really strikes out the pain and the colors really say it all …simply touching
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Daisy!
valzart
WoW! watta great abstract painting sweetheARTlove it lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Hugs and thanks Val!
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous art
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks dear Scott!
blamo
very cool abstract …........ colour perfect
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks Blamo, hope you are well!
A. JILL GAEBEL
You should have put it on long ago. The proof of how wonderful it is shows in all these comments. It’s supurb, Ruthie!!!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Love ya Jil!
jmcJMC
fabulous very cool abstract,,superb,,Ruth,yours john
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Many thanks John!
Judy Crayton
Oh my goodness. Like Jan Stead, I didn’t see the people until after I’d rejoiced in the multitude of colors being called out to God. What a blessing to see the rest of the picture. Reading the responses, it appears the same Spirit is moving in the hearts of those that see your piece. Thank you so much.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Yes, all the glory goes to Him Judy!
DeannaLyn
This is stunning and beautiful. I absolutely adore this!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Deanna, I really appreciate your comment and apologize for my late reply.
Gretchen Smith
This is a nice piece Ruth. Where are you based out of? Do you do worship painting live?
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Hi Gretchen! So sorry for the late reply….I’m in Calgary, Canada. No, I’ve never done any live painting before….always afaid that I might freeze or something, LOL!
F.A. Moore
Beautiful Ruth. Your Solo Exhibition is coming up this month. Thinking of adding this one to your banner. Peace—Frannie
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
I love ya Frannie, what can I say? X
Joanne Bradley
Prayer is a powerful medium and I think you captured the essense of its meditative form in the chaos of colors and events that we have in our minds! Fabulous colors, and I am fascinated with your use of them to express yourself!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Joanne and please forgive my very late reply!
Starz
i love this painting !! wonderful colours and abstract impressionism and imagery
beautiful work Ruth
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so very much Starz!
djsmith70
This is a powerful and inspiring painting. Thanks for the narrative as well. I really liked it before reading your statement, even more so after.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much DJ, that is great to hear!
dantie
hi ruth i stumbled apon this site .after trying for the first time to paint picture lookin for some inspiation from the artwork then stumbled upon one of your vids showing how to paint im not very good at painting but u have helped me emencely have u any sites like that one or any ideas thxs dan ps ur artwork isamazing
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Hi Dan,
I’m so sorry for such a late reply. Thanks so much for your kind words and I’m so happy to hear that my videos helped you. My advice (which is also my mantra) is “no fear”....just paint what you feel and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Enjoy yourself and let it flow. God Bless!
yque
cool
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you yque!
Deborah Glasgow
The colors are heaven sent…...such feeling in your paintings.
Deborah Glasgow
AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SOLO!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Deborah!
F.A. Moore
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Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks Frannie!
Judy Crayton
I come back and look at this every now and then. Sharing it with other family members.
I think that a portion of many of these pictures should be laminated into bookmarks and be sold by the dozen. So many people wood love to have them to hand out fo family and friends. I’m sure it’s too late for an idea to be presented to RB for this Christmas but I’m sure they would sell.
Those being available wouldn’t prevent someone from buying a picture. But would increase their ability to have something in their hand that they loved … and could share with others. Particularly Christian themes would benefit I believe.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Judy and thank you for all of your kind support. This painting has been used many times by churches etc. and I gladly donate it’s use to the cause. I think it’s one of the most powerful pieces that I’ve ever done straight from the Spirit and it does seem to touch the Christian community in a very special way. Praise God!
Marie Sharp
Ruth Palmer replied
Thank you so much Marie!
photojoey
fabulous color and composition Ruth.
Ruth Palmer replied
Thank you Joe!
Antanas
lovely work
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Antanas! I was so very sorry to hear of your recent loss…love and hugs to you and your family and may your loved ones rest in peace. XX
Brett Stevenson
Brilliant.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks for the kind comment Brett!
liaimages
Very beautiful work
Happy New Year to you
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Lia and Happy New Year to you too!
kenspics
Totally awesome and wonderfully encouraging!!!
Your words resonate in my heart as well… and your painting uplifts the spirit just as the paint itself seems to rise up from the darkness below and to soar upwards through the firmament to Heaven above.. where as you say.. God is waiting to hear every groan and every prayer uttered!!!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Ken, you TOTALLY get it! God Bless!
photojoey
very beautiful and happy new years
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Joe and the same to you my friend!
John44
Beautiful work from a Beautiful Girl
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you John, that is very sweet of you!
rasim1
What an excellent paintingt!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
How kind! Thank you Rasim!
Allison Ashton 28 days ago
This is compelling!! Very well done!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much for your visit and kind comment Allison!
Lucindawind 27 days ago
fabulous!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks Elaine! Hugs!
Paulina Kazarinov 27 days ago
I agree with your friends. It is a wonderful painting! Love the composition and colors!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Paulina!
Michael McCasland 26 days ago
I love this, what a wonderful representation (to me) of humankind struggling together, interacting together to reach spiritual heights. Powerful colours and mixes.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks Michael, I’m so glad it touches you in this way and thank you so much to you and the other hosts for the feature in your group!
Wanda Lechene 25 days ago
very interesting texture i like it alot.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you Wanda!
Michael McCasland 22 days ago
Thank you for entering such outstanding work.
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Michael for this honor!
eoconnor 22 days ago
powerful expressive painting !!LIZ
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Liz!
halina123 18 days ago
Stunning,great idea,beautiful composition,I absolutely love it
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
So kind of you Halina, thank you!
jim marshal 15 days ago
I love your work!
Ruth Palmer replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Jim!
Joseph Valcour... 14 days ago
glorious work
alissabrunskill 13 days ago
Speechless.
Nic Parrish 9 days ago
The colors are so vivid and the different techniques combined into one piece really overlap well. The symbolism of the random patterns of the drips as prayers is what makes this painting truly special. Amazing. Was this painted in the spring?
neogolas 3 days ago
A great gathering of colors.