Revelation 8:4

For years, during corporate worship, as I look around the room, I have had a vision of unique colored streams of light coming up from each person and intertwining into a single object. This stream rises up into heaven and fills a divine bowl where our praise and prayers become incense filling God’s throne room with a sweet aroma, as is stated in the Bible (Revelation 8:4). This vertical panorama is the closest I could get to showing you what I see, but it is yet a shadow of the vision, for this canvas is best seen with your eyes closed. Or, better yet, enter a space of corporate worship, and see it for yourself!

For years, during moments of corporate worship, artist Colette Raine has carried a vision that stirs the heart and imagination. As she looks around the room, she sees streams of colored light—unique, radiant threads—rising from every person. Each beam carries praise, longing, and gratitude. These lights intertwine, forming a single luminous current that ascends into heaven. This Art gathers into a divine bowl, becoming incense before God’s throne, filling the air with a fragrance of worship. This vivid vision comes straight from Scripture, inspired by Revelation 8:4: “The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand.”

This artpiece, Incense of Praise, is Colette’s attempt to capture that heavenly moment. It is more than a painting—it’s an encounter. The vertical composition mirrors the upward flow of worship, carrying the viewer’s gaze toward heaven. Streams of color—vibrant blues, deep violets, soft golds, and radiant pinks—interlace across the canvas. They represent the diversity of hearts joined in one Spirit. This art reminds us that worship is never solitary; it’s a chorus of souls rising together as one.

Colette describes this art as a shadow of the vision—a glimpse into something far greater. In her words, “This canvas is best seen with your eyes closed.” She invites you not only to look, but to enter in—to step into the atmosphere of worship and see the unseen. The vertical lines of this art serve as a visual prayer, pulling the soul heavenward.

Every detail of this art has meaning. The iridescent glitter, brushed by hand, represents the Spirit’s movement among His people. It shimmers subtly under light, suggesting divine presence in motion. Each glint catches your eye like a spark of praise caught mid-flight. The layering of color was intentionally built to evoke rhythm—like breath, like song, like prayer ascending. This is art designed not just to be viewed, but experienced.

The craftsmanship of Incense of Praise matches its spiritual depth. The texture of the canvas enhances the painting’s organic look and feel. The cotton-polyester blend offers both softness and strength, allowing the image to breathe while holding rich color and tone. The print is stretched over FSC-certified wood—responsibly sourced to honor creation as an act of stewardship. Its slender 8 x 32-inch dimension gives it a sacred, scroll-like presence—tall, slender, reaching upward, much like the worship it portrays.

Each print is ready to hang, arriving with a complete hanging kit so you can display it immediately. The edges are 1.25 inches deep, giving the art a solid, gallery-quality profile. Even in its simplicity, every element reflects care and reverence. It arrives wrapped in protective plastic and cushioned with cardboard to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

This art is part of a limited edition, with only two prints available. The reason for this scarcity lies in the artist’s final touch. Colette personally embellishes each print with hand-painted glitter accents where she senses the Spirit’s movement. No two pieces are the same. Each one carries its own glimmer of life, making every copy an original in spirit. This rarity makes Incense of Praise both a collectible and a spiritual keepsake.

Hang this artpiece where you gather for prayer or worship—in your living room, chapel, or ministry space. Let it remind you that worship is both personal and collective. When you lift your voice, it joins a stream already rising, merging with countless others around the world and across time. This art captures that truth visually: each soul’s song becomes part of a greater harmony in heaven.

Incense of Praise isn’t merely decorative. It’s devotional. It invites reflection, gratitude, and awe. It calls you to remember that worship isn’t about performance—it’s about participation in divine communion. The art serves as a window into that mystery, a still moment that keeps your spirit turned toward God.

When you pause before this piece, let your heart echo the imagery. Picture your prayers as streams of color joining the eternal chorus above. Imagine heaven’s bowl overflowing with praise—the aroma of love and faith filling the throne room. That’s what this piece conveys: worship that transcends walls, culture, and time.

As you gaze upon it, may Incense of Praise stir something sacred within you. May it remind you that every whispered prayer matters. May it teach you that your worship, like light, never fades—it only rises.