Murmuration generally relates to the sound that starlings make. It is a low continuous sound. However, murmuration is not limited to the sound of birds. It actually incorporates sounds which humans make. Sometimes we are placed in a situation where we are uncomfortable, and as such, we murmur. Murmuring is not a normal sound but rather one that can be considered abnormal. But what if that abnormal sound could be used in a positive way?
We could apply murmuration to prayer. To ceaselessly articulate that which is our desires to the One who cares. The One who can answer and supply whatever our needs are. To softly whisper to Him that which we are expecting and allow Him to give us the expected end. To never stop asking until we see the desires of our hearts before our very eyes. Let’s flip the script and begin to use our abnormality to produce something positive.
3.12.17 Dr.R.A.
There were times my prayers turned to murmurs then wailing…I remember.
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Yes I have been there…
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Repeating phrases in a murmuring manner in prayer have some calming effect! Nice post!
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Thank you. Yes you are right it does have a calming effect. Sometimes when we go to pray we are filled with anxiety and need to be calm.
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Yes, I think that’s what the monks do when they chant!
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