Theme: Anointing

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the empowerment that makes Christian ministry and life possible — the tangible presence and gifting of God resting on a believer for the work he has called them to do. Songs about anointing express the church's longing for fresh empowerment, for the Spirit's presence to be felt and his gifts to be released. They arise from the tradition of kings, priests, and prophets being anointed for their calling, and they apply that ancient pattern to the New Testament reality that every believer is a Spirit-filled carrier of God's presence. Anointing songs are often sung during times of commissioning, ordination, and personal consecration — moments when the church is asking for something real to happen.