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:

For The Love Of Jesus, Living Christianity, Masterpiece: Art, Religious Art & Photography and Spiritual Art

StacyLee, about 1 year ago

I love what this stands for Ruth. You depicted something very powerful and complex very well in this painting!
paul romanowski, about 1 year ago

BETTY LIKES IT…SO DO I
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

Thanks Paul! Who is Betty? Thank her too!
Suni Pruett, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

Prayer is powerful and this is a powerful piece! Excellent Ruthie!
Steven Agius, about 1 year ago

Beautiful work Ruth.
Martin Derksema, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing the story behind this Ruth – wonderful work!
mgadise, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing this, it is very beautiful
Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago

A big AMEN
!Preach it through your artwork Ruthie..for HE is WORTHY!
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you all so much and may God richly bless each and every one of you!
Ellen, about 1 year ago

Its beautiful! (Thanks for your comments. Greetings from Holland.)
cynthiab, about 1 year 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, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

Thank you Ellen!
funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago

wonderful painting Ruth :]
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you FFS!
alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago

Great interpretation of your faith Ruth,wonderful work.
Torfinn Johann..., about 1 year ago

Wonderful work, and story! Well done!
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thanks Alistair and Torfinn!
Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago

Beautiful, excellent art!!!.
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you Bis!
StacyLee, about 1 year 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, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

This one is marvelous really inspired and your words are so encouraging. I will be praying for you
gothgirl
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much Gothgirl, that means everything to me!
paul romanowski, about 1 year ago

IT SO BELONGS HERE IN THIS GROUP…
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much Paul!
clau, about 1 year ago

Bravo, Ruth!!!...this is my favorite!
Ruth Palmer, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much Claudia! This painting has such special meaning to me!
Trace Lowe, about 1 year ago

Wow! The color pops. The abstract design works. My favorite!
Susan Grissom, about 1 year ago

This is really beautiful. There is so a nice vibration emanating from it.
Ulrikeart, about 1 year 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..., about 1 year ago

OH MY this is a STUNNING painitng…....... absolutly original.
Care, about 1 year ago

Beautiful work Ruth!..,.I see all the people gathered together…..under a giant tree of colour….what brings them together…?...your description tells…
Debra Trean, about 1 year ago

Creative and very beautiful this looks like a field of flowers to my eye.
Martin Derksema, about 1 year 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, about 1 year 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, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago

You make amazing abstracts. I really admire people who can make good abstracts. I really cannot.
Kathie Nichols, about 1 year ago

Truly stunning artwork Ruthie, just love your work!!!
Ciska, about 1 year ago

Love this, love the story behind it. Just perfect and powerful
Deri Dority, 12 months ago

This is such a stunning piece!! I love the vibrant colors.
Holly Werner, 11 months ago

Stunning work. Great colors.
VisionaryImagist, 11 months ago

Ruth: another remarkable work. a great addition to your portfolio. well done. great job.
Renate Dartois, 11 months ago

Stunning art-work Ruth.
Jewd, 11 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, 11 months ago

Just beautiful use of colours Ruth
moorefaith, 10 months ago

Love this… will love it on my wall someday, too! :)
izzybeth, 6 months ago

Thank you so much for the inspiration. May the God above all gods be with you.
Kate Towers IPA, 6 months ago

fantastic work
paul romanowski, 6 months ago

STILL A COOL MESSY ABSTRACT…..
Laurkat, 6 months ago

I love this. I can’t say enouugh about it. it just moves me so much.
melodious, 5 months ago

I love this!!! awesome!!!
Estelle O'Brien, 5 months 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 Sharp, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months ago

this is very very beautiful i love it.
izzybeth, 5 months ago

Congratulations on the sale, Ruth. I like this so.
Carolyn Staut, 5 months 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, 4 months 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.
Mia1, 3 months ago

GORGEOUS.
back40fotos, 3 months ago

I just love this….(and feel like it most times!)
Thanks for sharing….!
Jan Stead JEMp..., 2 months ago

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, 2 months ago

Wow! Ruth, you’ve done some outstanding work but this is totally awesome! Description gave me chill bumps. Powerful piece!
franckfuture51, about 1 month ago

oh, so strong one, ,y congrats on successful painting.
Marina Heading, 29 days ago

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, 7 days ago

Just gorgeous!
Paul (Quixote)..., 4 days ago

Ruth, this is an excellent composition. I see layers upon layers of hues and tones.