Healing Sounds
Tuesday, June 20
Healing Sounds
Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.1 Samuel 16:23
A study conducted at Michigan State University1 revealed a fascinating discovery: a mere 15 minutes of music listening can significantly boost the production of immune chemicals crucial for safeguarding our bodies against diseases. In contrast, the release of cortisol, commonly referred to as the “stress hormone,” decreased by an impressive 25%. These findings underscore the remarkable impact that music can have on our physiological well-being, providing both immune-boosting benefits and stress reduction. We also see this recorded in 1 Samuel 16. In the Old Testament, there’s a memorable account of Saul, who, after experiencing numerous victories, turned away from God. Consequently, God withdrew His presence from Saul, allowing an evil spirit to torment him. Seeking solace, one of Saul’s counselors suggested the presence of a talented young man whose musical gifts could potentially alleviate Saul’s distress. Thus, David was summoned to sing in King Saul’s courts. Remarkably, whenever David played his harp, relief washed over Saul, dispelling his anguish and causing the malevolent spirit to depart from him. This account, recorded in 1 Samuel 16, demonstrates the remarkable healing power of music.
Music holds a profound significance in worship and praise to God. Its power is so immense that if we’re not careful, we may unintentionally take it for granted.
Music has power…
… power to communicate
… power to inspire
… power to change
Today turn up the sound and allow the healing virtues to flow.
Prayer for today: Lord, teach me to offer You a heart of thanksgiving and praise in all my daily experiences of life. I acknowledge Your presence in my life. Teach me to be joyful always, to pray continually and to respond to Your Holy Spirit. Amen
- Kiernan JM, Vallerand AH. Mitigation of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea Using Adjunct Music Listening: A Pilot Study. Clinical Nursing Research. 2023;32(3):469-477. doi:10.1177/1054773822114989511