The How of Prayer: Music

Everyone tends to be easily distracted in this world, which is understandable.  We are surrounded by media and information, some of it by our own choosing.  All of this stuff, however, eventually grows to the point that it just seems to be loud noise, which makes it difficult to focus on anything, including the important things.

We often use music to help ease our minds and our spirits.  Music can distract us from the noise, it can drown out the noise, or it can quiet the noise, usually depending on our mood.  While quieting the noise of our lives is best, any of these three means of overcoming our distractions can help our prayer lives.

By connecting the music in our lives -- whether we listen to it or produce it -- with our souls, we can prepare ourselves for a time of healthy prayer.  Allowing the music to take away our distractions -- or at least distract us from them for a time -- can allow us to focus on our relationship on God.  Sometimes, the music can even be a part of our relationship with God.

Today's Prayer Prompt: Find some time this afternoon to pray.  Put on some music, listen for a while to focus yourself, and then pray.