Prayer is Not a Transition

Too often do we stare at awkward gaps in the service and shrug our shoulders: “Let’s just have someone pray there.” We all fall into this trap—treating prayer like a convenient band-aid for clunky transitions, forgetting we’re not just filling dead air but entering into sacred dialogue with the Almighty God Himself. Prayer is not a tool of convenience, but there is a way to treat it as a holy act and craft transitions that honor both the profound moments and the potluck announcements without giving your congregation spiritual whiplash.

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