• AUTHORITY: The authority given you for the purpose of anointing and blessing is found in the book of John 1:11-13 KJV You are a child of God.
 
• CONSECRATING THE OIL: (To render Holy)

Oil or balm should be consecrated (blessed) before it is used for anointing. A good quality pure olive oil (scented if desired as was done in the early Church) should be secured, and, those Christian brothers and sisters laboring for the cause of Jesus Christ, standing in His stead, performing His work on earth should consecrate it, and, set it apart for its holy purposes.

1. Hold the open container of oil

2. Address Heavenly Father as in prayer

3. State authority (The Lord Jesus Christ) by which the oil is consecrated

4. Consecrate the oil (not the container), setting it apart for the anointing of anyone or anything at any time for any Christian purpose

5. Close in the name of Jesus Christ

Example: “Heavenly Father, by authority of The Lord Jesus Christ, I consecrate, dedicate and set apart this special oil for anointing anyone or anything at any time for any Christian purpose, and, I do this in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ. Amen”

(Once the oil is consecrated, it is permanent and not necessary to do again.)
 
• ANOINTING: (Words to be modified to individual situation)

1. Using a very small amount of oil or balm, “draw” a cross on the forehead, or, object to be anointed.

2. While applying the oil or balm, call the person by name — Brother/Sister Smith, etc.

3. State authority (The Lord Jesus Christ).

4. State that you are anointing with consecrated/blessed oil.

Example: (While applying the oil or balm)… “Brother John Smith, by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I anoint you with oil that has been consecrated and set apart for anointing anyone or anything at any time for any Christain purpose and I do this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
 

• SEALING THE ANOINTING AND BLESSING:

Immediately following the anointing, the Christian brother or sister (and any other Christians present) may lay hands on the head of the person. One of them acts as voice.

1. With eyes closed in prayer, call the person by name

2. State authority (The Lord Jesus Christ) by which the anointing was performed

3. Seal and confirm the anointing

4. Pronounce a blessing as the Holy Spirit dictates

5. Close in the name of Jesus Christ

Note to the administering brother/sister: Let the prayer be suited to the situation. It stands to reason prior to visitation the circumstances be pondered. You may even fast for greater spirituality — a clear channel between you and The Lord, as YOU are the instrument by which He is working through. The leading of a spiritual, exemplary life is extremely helpful to you in standing in The Lord’s stead.

Commencing with “Brother / Sister Smith, by authority of The Lord Jesus Christ, I / we lay my / our hands upon your head, seal and confirm the anointing and hereby pronounce a blessing upon you / your life, etc., that ………………… ” (the blessing will now be dictated through / by The Holy Spirit). You pray this prayer vocally in behalf of the afflicted by inspiration and prodding from The Holy Spirit. It may be long or short, depending on what The Spirit has to say. Prayer must proceed from and be accompanied with a lively faith in the person praying and in the person prayed for. Try to instill faith in the person that by his / her faith in The Lord, that healing can and will happen. When the prayer is complete, close in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ.