Persistent Prayer at Dawn

A robed worshiper stands in profile beneath the open sky, lifting his hands in prayer as light gathers along the distant hills. The setting evokes the quiet wilderness places of Scripture, where supplication, dependence, and communion with God are expressed through raised hands and an attentive heart.

The posture reflects persistent prayer, echoing Jesus’ teaching in Luke 18:1 that believers “ought always to pray and not lose heart.” With the figure turned toward the horizon, the composition speaks of waiting on the Lord, intercession, morning devotion, and faithful hope before the day fully breaks. It is well suited for ministry themes of prayer, perseverance, spiritual discipline, retreats, worship, and devotional teaching. by Erik Stenbakken