In unsettled times, Isaiah reminds us of a God who keeps us in perfect peace. Not because the world has calmed, but because our minds and hearts are anchored in the Rock eternal. Tonight we reflect on the peace that steadies us in fragility.
Pause
Begin with a gentle inhale… and exhale.
Notice your shoulders—are they lifted or heavy? Let them drop.
Notice your hands—open them, unclench them, breathe.
Bring attention to your jaw—soften, release.
As you breathe, let peace rise within. Inhale peace, exhale unrest.
Rest in God, the Rock eternal.
Ponder
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. -Isaiah 26:3–4, NLT
For Your Consideration
Notice moments of peace this year.
Notice where peace felt absent or fragile.
Ask God: What does it mean for me to trust You as my Rock?
Pray
God our Rock, You are steady when the ground beneath us shifts. You hold us in perfect peace when our minds turn to You. Anchor us in your eternal presence, that we may trust and rest in your strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Practice
Go in the peace of God that steadies and sustains. May your fragile places be held in His eternal care. May trust take root in your heart, and may His steadfast love keep you anchored in peace.
Before peace can root itself, we must first learn to rest our weight in God’s care. Trust is the quiet turning of the heart that releases control and opens us to grace. Tonight we pause to remember: even when the world trembles, God remains our refuge and strength—present, steadfast, and sure.
Pause
Take a deep breath in… and let it go.
Feel your feet grounded on the earth beneath you.
Notice your shoulders—release what you’ve been carrying.
Place a hand over your heart; let it rise and fall with each breath.
As you breathe, whisper inwardly: “Be still and know…”
Inhale surrender, exhale striving.
Ponder
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. —Psalm 46:10–11
For Your Consideration
Where have you been trying to hold everything together?
What might it look like to release your grip and rest in God’s strength?
Ask God: What does trust look like for me in this season?
Pray
Faithful God, You meet us in the swirl of noise and need. You quiet the anxious places within us. Anchor us in trust so deep that we can rest in You. Teach our hearts to be still and know You are God. Amen.
Practice
Go forth anchored in holy trust. May the stillness of God steady your steps. May the One who is your refuge hold what you cannot. And may you rest, knowing you are safe in His keeping.
Jesus does not deny the reality of trouble. He names it honestly but then points us beyond it: ‘Take heart! I have overcome the world.’ Take a moment to lean into the courage that comes not from our strength, but from being anchored in Christ’s victory.
Pause
Close your eyes. Take a slow breath in… and out.
Bring awareness to your feet—grounded, steady. Breathe.
Move up to your chest—notice where you carry tension. Release with your exhale.
Rest at your heart. As you breathe, imagine Christ whispering, “Take heart.”
Inhale courage, exhale fear.
Ponder
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -Jesus in John 16:33, NIV
For Your Consideration
Notice the waves of trouble that press on you.
Notice where you’ve felt the anchor of Christ’s victory.
Ask God: Where are you inviting me to “take heart”?
Pray
Christ who overcomes, You know the weight of the world we carry. You meet us in our trouble with courage not our own. Anchor us in your promise, steady our hearts with hope, that we may take heart in You. Amen.
Practice
Go forth anchored in Christ’s courage. May the storms rage yet not sweep you away. May your heart rest in the One who has overcome. Take heart, beloved of God— for the world is not stronger than His love.
Today, as we gather around the theme Communion of Grace, we pause to remember that grace is not earned, but given. It meets us in Christ’s presence and in one another. Let us open our hearts to receive the gift of grace.
Pause
Take a deep breath and let this be a sacred pause—space for you and God alone. Let go of the need to get it ‘right.’ Your only task is to show up honestly. Let your heart speak in the language it knows best—words, movement, color, sound, or stillness.
Seek God’s Word
Lectio Divina on John 1:14,16; Hebrews 4:16 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Seek God’s Grace
In light of all that is going on in and around you, take some time to ask God for a one-word grace you need today. For instance, I seek the grace of courage.
Sit with that word for a few moments
Seek God’s Direction
Ask God to show you how to live out this grace in the coming days.
Seek God’s Table
Grace is not something we earn or strive for. Grace is gift. Communion is the table where Christ’s gift is given again and again—not because we deserve it, but because we are beloved.
Seek God’s Blessing
God of all grace, we thank You for meeting us at this table, for feeding us with the bread of life and the cup of blessing.
May the grace we have received today be the grace we embody tomorrow.
Send us forth as bearers of Your love—confident in Your presence, strengthened by Your Spirit, and rooted in the gift of Christ’s grace.
Today, we will create our own short psalm—just four lines—rooted in your own heart’s conversation with God.
Pause
Take a deep breath and let this be a sacred pause—space for you and God alone. Let go of the need to get it ‘right.’ Your only task is to show up honestly. Let your heart speak in the language it knows best—words, movement, color, sound, or stillness.
Pause — Choose your theme
Select one theme to guide your psalm: joy, lament, love, or obedience.
If you wish, you may weave together two or more themes.
Ponder — Let the prompts open your heart
Spend a few moments in stillness. When you are ready, let these prompts help you find your words (or movement, image, or sound):
What is one thing my heart longs to say to God today?
Where do I see God in this moment of my life?
What do I most need—or most want to offer—to God right now?
Pray — Create your psalm
Use four lines only—simple, honest, and from the heart.
Your “lines” can take any form: written words, a sketch, a melody, a movement, or another creative expression.
This is prayer. There is no wrong way to do it.
You’ll have 20 minutes for your time alone. When we return, you may share your psalm if you wish.
Closing Blessing for the Week Ahead
May the words you’ve prayed today—spoken or unspoken—root themselves deep in your spirit.
May joy meet you in unexpected places.
May love steady your steps.
May obedience feel like freedom.
And may God’s presence keep you in perfect peace, now and always. Amen.
There are moments in life—and in history—when words are not enough. Moments that call for more than conversation… Moments that call for movement.
This is one of those times.
Welcome to Communion of Movement, a sacred space where we respond not just with our voices, but with our bodies, our breath, and our prayers. Today, we gather around the song “Way Maker”—a cry of faith in the God who sees, heals, and moves among us.
Whether you are burdened by personal pain or the weight of the world, this experience invites you to bring your whole self before God—heart, soul, and body.
In times such as this, we move toward the One who never stops working.
Pause. Ponder. Pray. And let the Spirit move through you.
Movement 1: What Is Your Heart Saying?
Pause: Take a moment to center yourself.
Ponder: Listen to the song Way Maker. The lyrics are below in case you have issues with the audio.
Way Maker Lyrics You are here Moving in our midst I worship You I worship You
You are here Working in this place I worship You I worship You
And You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are
You are here Turning lives around I worship You I worship You You are here
And You're healing every heart I worship You I worship You And You are
Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are And You are
Even when I don't see it, You're workin' Even when I don't feel it, You're workin' You never stop, You never stop workin' You never stop, Jesus You are
What time is heavy on your heart—global, national, communal, or personal?
What do you need God to do about it?
What part of the song speaks most directly to your current reality?
Movement 2: What Is the Church Saying?
Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Ponder: Watch at least 2 of the following liturgical dance interpretations of Way Maker (apologies about the ads) Each one reflects how the Church, in its many expressions, responds through embodied prayer.
Which version reflected how your church—or your community—is responding to this moment?
Where do you see faith at work through the body of Christ today?
What moves you—literally or figuratively—to join in?
Movement 3: What Is God Saying?
Pause: Take a moment to center yourself. Ponder: Revisit the lyrics or rewatch a video that stirred something in you. Pray:
What has God said to you during this time?
What emotions or insights arose in your spirit?
What do you want to do with what God has revealed?
Movement 4: Preparing to Return
Pause: Take a few final moments in stillness.
Ponder: Revisit any phrase, movement, or moment that stirred something in you.
Pray:
What is the one insight, image, or feeling you’re carrying from this experience?
How might the Spirit be inviting you to move differently in the world this week?
When we return, we’ll take time to share our gleanings with one another—what we noticed, what moved us, and where God met us.
Closing Prayer God of movement and mystery, thank You for meeting us in sacred silence and expressive song, in breath and in body, in tears and in testimony.
As we prepare to return and share, root us in what we’ve received. May what we’ve pondered deepen into wisdom, and may our movement with You continue beyond this moment.
A Reflection on Redemption. Restoration. Relationship.
“Were not our hearts burning within us…?” — Luke 24:32
Welcome, dear ones,
Today, we invite you into a different kind of communion — not only through elements, but through music, memory, and meaning. This space is for you to listen deeply, reflect honestly, and take communion in whatever way speaks to your soul.
You’ll encounter three musical meditations, each one holding a sacred theme: Redemption. Restoration. Relationship.
Take your time with each. There is no rush. Allow the music, the silence, and your own presence to be the table where Christ meets you.
Redemption
Song: KALEO – Way Down We Go
Jesus meets us in the descent. Let this song guide you into honesty, without fear.
Reflect
Where have I gone down — and yet found grace waiting?
What needs to be named, not with shame, but with truth?
Restoration
Song: Ahmad Jamal – Spartacus Love Theme
The melody will not rush you. Let the improvisation remind you: restoration is never linear, but always holy.
Reflect
Where am I being gently remade?
Where has beauty returned where I feared only ruin?
Relationship
Song: The McIntosh County Shouters – Wade the Water to My Knees
This is a song of embodiment. Of ancestors. Of presence. Let it root you in holy ground.
Reflect
How is God walking with me right now — even in the muddy, uncertain places?
What song of the soul am I being invited to join?
Communion
Now, take a few quiet moments to receive communion on your own — with whatever elements you have.
Let the music, the memory of Christ’s presence, and the mystery of being met “in the breaking of the bread” guide you.
There is no right way. Simply be present.
When You Return
When we return to the group, you are invited to share:
What stirred or surprised you?
What did you notice during your time of communion?
Where did you sense Christ’s presence?
We’ll close together with the prayer and blessing.
Closing Prayer
Holy and Healing One, thank you for meeting us in the music, in the quiet, in the questions.
You are the Christ who walks the road with us, who breaks the bread and opens our eyes. You are the melody that finds us when words fall short.
As we leave this sacred space, may the redemption we’ve touched continue its work within us. May restoration rise in the places we had given up on. May relationship — with You, with ourselves, with others — be rooted in trust, tenderness, and truth.
Let our lives echo the silence, let our hearts burn with remembrance, and let our communion extend beyond this moment into every breath, every step, every act of love.
In the name of the One who walks with us still— Amen.
This Week’s Blessing
May you walk from this moment with a heart quietly burning, a soul gently restored, and a love that echoes in every step.
