Prayer: Anointing of the Spirit

by Rapha Abreu·April 04, 2024·3 min read

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God grants us gifts, pours His grace upon us, and empowers us for various actions, specific to each of His children.

But, furthermore, He also desires to anoint us in these areas. He has set us apart for the Kingdom and guides us daily toward His work.

I want to invite you to pray today for this anointing, for boldness and wisdom to serve the Kingdom. It’s important for us to pray for our dreams, but beyond that, it’s necessary to be thankful for what we already have and to seek empowerment for what He calls us to do.

You don’t need to pray exactly as I’m going to say here. I know that everyone has their way of talking to the Father, and it is important that we individually seek intimacy with Him. Therefore, feel comfortable talking to the Lord in your own way. But if you want, I will be happy to accompany you in this prayer.

Prayer

“Father, I acknowledge the need I have to be anointed and washed by You, Lord. In this moment, I pour myself out before You, surrendering all that I have and am, allowing myself to be crushed and molded so that I may be filled with the oil that heals, cleanses, and renews, the oil that comes from You.

You have called me to work for Your Kingdom, and I desire to serve You and Your children. Pour upon me Your oil that breaks every yoke and frees us from every burden.

Direct my heart to the place where You want me to be. I want to live Your dreams and plans for me, keeping my eyes focused on that.

I desire nothing but Your presence and Your action. Pour upon me Your anointing, empowering me to fulfill the purpose and the calling You have for my life. I desire to carry out Your work and follow Your will. I acknowledge that my desires and longings, if not aligned with You, can lead me to the abyss. Therefore, I want to hear Your voice above all and before any step.

Align my will with Yours, do not allow me to dream or desire something that You do not dream or desire for me. I want to be an instrument in Your hands, showcasing Your glory. May I decrease, Lord, making room for more of You!

Allow me to carry Your light, hope, and love wherever I go, not so that I may be known, but so that they may love and fear Your Name!

God, I ask that You anoint me with wisdom and discernment, so that I may recognize and follow Your will in all situations. I want to hear Your voice and promptly obey Your commandments. Make my heart sensitive to the guidance of Your Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide and empower me to do Your will in all areas of our lives.

I want to give my best for the Kingdom and for You, completely. I do not want my dreams; I desire Yours! I do not want to walk where You do not go with me.

May Your anointing empower us to be faithful servants and witnesses of Christ in this world. May I shine as a light in the midst of darkness, reflecting Your love and Your grace to all I encounter.

In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.”