Anointing: To choose by or as if by divine intervention.
I ran across this verse in my daily Bible reading (our church has a read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year calendar that I have been using). It just struck a chord within. Do you ever just have a Scripture jump off of the page when you read it? Well, that's what happened with this verse. And then I started to think about what it really means..
It means that I have been anointed (chosen by God) to be a mom. I know all things that pertain to motherhood and raising children. I know how to encourage my children to love the Lord. I know how to cultivate their God-given gifts. I know how to harness Mr. Independent's stubborn nature into a positive attribute rather than a negative. I know how to draw out the boldness from within Mr. Dramatic. I know how to teach my children obedience as they see me obeying the Lord. I know how to manage my time well so that not a minute of the day is wasted. I know how to impart spiritual insight to my children.
It means that I have been anointed (chosen by God) to be a wife. I know how to honor my husband and show him respect. I know how to show him (in his love language) that I love him. I know how to be an emotional sanctuary for him to retreat to. I know how support him in prayer, in love and in deed. I know how to uplift him with my words rather than tear him down. I know how to make our home a place of refuge for him. I know how to create an atmosphere of peace. I know how to keep the household chores from piling up (and that includes laundry!). I know how to manage our finances well and not spend needlessly. I know how to run my household well and with kindness.
It means I have been anointed (chosen by God) to be a Christian. I know how to share God's love with others. I know how to pray effectively. I know how to witness with my life and my words. I know how to reach others where they hurt the most. I know how to be generous with myself, my time and my money. I know how to serve the Lord to the best of my ability. I know how to honor Him in all that I do, bringing glory to His Name. I know how to support my fellow Christian friends in prayer. I know how to be a blessing to others.
And how do I know all of these things? Because He says I do! And that is good enough for me! :)
What are you anointed for today?
2 comments:
Well, all of that anointing is on me to, I guess, except the wife thing! LOL!...but today it just doesn't feel like it! I am so tired and have so many projects set in my heart to do for 'summer break' from homeschooling that I am feeling a bit overwhelmed! I think I need a little 'Lord Time' myself. Maybe that will help me shake off my lethery and get me motivated!
By the by...you are also anointed to write you know! That was glaringly absent from your list of anointings! Hope you know it's true.
J
You are right...I did leave that one part out didn't I? I am trying to be more confident of my abilities as a writer..thanks for pointing that out! :)
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