I have to admit, I always wondered what this part of Psalm 23 meant. I thought “He anoints my head with oil” was figurative language for God keeping the Psalmist healthy. I never knew this parallel.
Anoint my head with oil
“Sheep can get their head caught in briers and die trying to get untangled. There are horrid little flies that like to torment sheep by laying eggs in their nostrils which turn into worms and drive the sheep to beat their head against a rock, sometimes to death. Their ears and eyes are also susceptible to tormenting insects. So the shepherd anoints their whole head with oil. Then there is peace. That oil forms a barrier of protection against the evil that tries to destroy the sheep. Do you have times of mental torment? Do the worrisome thoughts invade your mind over and over? Do you beat your head against a wall trying to stop them? Have you ever asked God to anoint your head with oil? He has an endless supply! His oil protects and makes it possible for you to fix your heart, mind, and eyes on Him today and always! There is peace in the valley! May our good good Father anoint your head with oil today so that your cup overflows with blessings! God is good and He is faithful!!”
Can I pray for your Sunday ? 🙏🏽 ❤️
Dear God,
Thank you for bringing us into another Sunday and for the beautiful gift of a new morning. Thank you for carrying us through another week, for the prayers that received answers and even for the ones whose answers are still on the way.
Today, we choose to pause, breathe and remember that we do not have to figure everything out by ourselves. Forgive us for the worries we carried, the mistakes we made and the moments we forgot how deeply you care for us. Wash our hearts with your peace and draw us closer to you.
Lord, prepare our hearts for the week ahead. Give us wisdom for the choices waiting for us, courage to pursue what is right and strength to walk away from anything that pulls us away from your purpose.
Bless our families, our work, our businesses, our studies and the dreams we continue to place in your hands. Give fresh ideas to those who need direction, new opportunities to those searching for a way forward and patience to those whose blessings are taking longer than expected.
Father, let your presence rest upon every home represented here. Bring peace where there has been tension, healing where there has been hurt and hope where disappointment has taken root. Comfort the person who feels alone, strengthen the one who is tired and remind anyone who feels stuck that their story is still unfolding.
May this Sunday restore what the week has taken from us and prepare us to enter tomorrow with renewed faith, clear purpose and hearts ready for the good things you have in store.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen 🙏🏽❤️
You may feel forgotten by everyone, but never forget this:
Jesus Christ has not forgotten you. ❤️
He sees your tears.
He knows your struggles.
He hears your prayers.
Keep going. Keep believing.
Your story is not over. ✝️🙏
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of this Sunday and for allowing us to wake up to a new day. Thank You for Your grace, protection, and mercy that carried us through the week.
Lord, guide our steps today. Give us wisdom where we are uncertain, strength where we are weak, and peace where our hearts are troubled. Open doors that no one can shut, provide for every need, and remove anything that is standing between us and the purpose You have placed within us.
Bless our families, protect our loved ones, and surround us with people who genuinely wish us well. Heal every broken heart, restore every lost opportunity, and renew our hope.
May this new week bring favour, breakthrough, provision, good news, and divine direction. Help us to trust Your timing even when we cannot see the bigger picture.
We surrender our worries, fears, plans, and future into Your hands.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen. 🙏🏽