The facts about the healing power of prayer & playing the djembe
The healing power of drumming has been thrown around often recently. In this short article I will discuss this idea of healing, and express my thoughts, as a follower of Jesusto this idea.
Soothing: There’s something unique about playing the djembe which is so soothing. So many times I’ve been angry, upset or needing a lift and it has helped to drum along with Christian worship songs. Being part of a band or a drum circle can also help emotionally. Just being part of something, something larger than yourself can bring you therapy. If you just focus on yourself all the time it’s possible to wallow in guilt. For this reason alone I recommend playing the djembe drum.
Eliminate stress: According to recent medical research, stress causes 98% of all diseases. Recent studies show that drumming along with your heartbeat for 15 minutes alters brainwave patterns, actually increasing alpha waves and substantially reduces stress. So drumming can actually contribute to better health! Perhaps it’s the banging (it always helps to hit somethiing!), it may be the repetitive rhythms helping you to relax and get in the groove of the music. Either way, playing the djembe drum really does help provide stress relief. African instruments lend themselves to playing in bands. Each person in the group finding their niche, their place – brings security, improves self esteem, and leads to friendship – everyone needs friends!
Traditional African Religions: The drum has been used as an integral part of traditional religious ceremonies in Africa for many many years. In Nigeria the “Talking Drum” was used in communication as well as ceremonies. The djembe drums have been used in shamanistic ceremonies. Often used in shamanistic healing ceremonies, the djembe drum is known as the “healing drum”. I know it is possible with the traditional African religions to see healings taking place, I don’t deny that, but I would advise seeking Jesus for your healing.Often, people are quite happy to “pick and mix” spirituality, and mix a bit of Christianity with a bit of traditional African religion, with a bit of the latest spiritual craze. I am not one of those people. Personally, I follow Jesus and wouldn’t open my spirit to other spirits. I feel like the spirit of Jesus (Holy Spirit) is pure, is God, and is trustworthy.
Christian Healing: I am a follower of Jesus. I believe He is God, and has the power to heal. I’ve seen the power of prayer, and Jesus healing all kinds of sicknesses and illnesses. I am interested to see how music and drumming puts us in the right frame of mind, and more open to the Holy Spirit to move and bring healing. Certainly when worshipping Jesus I’ve felt the closest to God, and felt His presence, almost tangible, when worshipping through music. When I close my eyes and play my djembe, focussing on Jesus, I feel close to Him. Spiritual, mental and physical healing are found in Jesus. I believe He is the only one who can bring true healing which comes out of prayer and relationship with Him. Next time you play your djembe drum ask Jesus to make himself real to you and see for yourself!
I would say that trusting, believing & following God is the path to truly fulfilled life. Drumming can contribute to your well being, and can almost eliminate stress levels, but if you want true healing then I would say you should find it in Jesus, rather than playing the djembe.
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