Communion of Movement

A Reflection in Times Such as This

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

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Osinachi Kalu Okoro / Michael Anthony Oluwole
Way Maker lyrics © Ctso Music, Integrity Music

Pray:

• 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.

Video Selections

Ponder

• What did you see or feel as the dancers moved?
• 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.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.