The Anointing That Transforms

The anointing of God is not a momentary feeling—it is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit within every believer. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, teaching, guiding, and empowering us for holy living. When we realize that truth, our worship, our prayers, and even our everyday choices begin to change.

The word anoint means to be set apart for sacred use. In the Old Testament, only kings, priests, and prophets received this oil of consecration. In Christ, that privilege has been extended to all who believe. The moment you receive Jesus, the Holy Spirit marks you as God’s own. His seal is upon you—a divine sign that you belong to Him and are empowered to carry His purposes on the earth.

Yet many believers live unaware of the treasure within. The anointing is present, but it lies dormant when we do not abide in Him. To abide means to remain, to stay connected, to draw life from His presence daily. Without that connection, the anointing cannot flow freely. Every morning we must acknowledge Him, invite Him, and surrender again to His leading.

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a symbol—He is a Person. He speaks, comforts, and walks with us as the Spirit of Christ Himself. When we begin to relate to Him personally, our prayer life becomes partnership rather than performance. Instead of striving for words, we rely on His help, trusting that even our sighs and tears are translated into intercession before the Father.

Unanointed prayer is human effort; anointed prayer is divine partnership. The difference is dependence. When we invite the Holy Spirit to pray through us, He aligns our desires with God’s will. Our words carry weight, not because of eloquence, but because heaven agrees with them. The anointing makes prayer powerful, not emotional.

The life of David reminds us that though the anointing sets us apart, it also brings process. He was anointed as a teenager yet waited years before being appointed king. During that time, God positioned him—training his hands for battle, his heart for worship, and his character for leadership. The same pattern holds true today: the anointing calls us, but the process qualifies us.

When the anointing is active, peace follows. Scripture shows that when David played his instrument, the tormenting spirit that afflicted Saul fled. Worship still carries that same authority. When fear, anxiety, or restless thoughts invade your mind, begin to worship. You don’t need elaborate words—simply adore God. His presence will shift the atmosphere, and torment must depart.

The anointing is not for self-promotion but for transformation—first within us, then through us. As we yield to the Spirit’s work, He purifies motives, heals wounds, and teaches us to serve faithfully where we are. The more we cooperate with His positioning, the more His glory flows through our lives. Every act of obedience becomes oil poured out for His purposes.

Reflection Questions

1. How consciously do you depend on the Holy Spirit in your daily life and prayer?
2. What areas of your life feel “dormant,” and how can you invite the anointing to flow there again?
3. Are you allowing the process between anointing and appointment to shape your character?
4. When anxiety or torment arises, how quickly do you turn to worship as your weapon of peace?

Action Step

This week, practice beginning every prayer by acknowledging the Holy Spirit’s presence. Simply say, “Holy Spirit, help me pray.”
Then, in moments of stress or unrest, lift a song of worship instead of worry.
Let worship become your atmosphere and watch as the anointing renews your peace, your purpose, and your power to live changed from the inside out.

If you were blessed by this reading plan which is an excerpt from a teaching series that Pastor Lisa Singh did. You can view these teachings on the church app HGMNY or visit hgmny.org