I was really looking for a song that would fit well around the Gospel. To me, this is a tricky time during the service. Do you need a fast inspiring song, do you need a slow self-reflective song… what kind of song is the best to prepare your congregation for the Gospel. My work around is to find a medium tempo song with a great groove. Sure, you may be coming from a high energy praise song, but keep in mind you are going toward sermon time… It may be time to wind the congregation down a little so they have the patience to listen to the sermon. If the band takes the congregation into the sermon with too much energy, the pastor will have a hard time keeping everyone’s attention. “I ask and seek” is setup to prepare the congregation for accepting God’s word and it is somewhat of a wind down for the sermon. A great medium tempo groove and easy to sing melody will help to prepare your congregation for the Gospel and sermon.
I Ask and Seek