Prayers for Anointing with Oil

1. Preparation of a place for Healing Prayers

In the name of Jesus Christ, I claim this space as a Holy place of prayer and I place it and all the people who have come here for prayer under the protection of God's mighty angels so that all the powers of evil are hereby bound, expelled and barred from returning. I call upon God's Holy Spirit to be present and active here so that God's healing gifts may be received and God's love may be powerfully experienced during these prayers; for the praise and glory of God. Amen.

2. Prayer of thanksgiving for and blessing of healing oil

God, our redeemer, giver of health and salvation, we give you thanks for this gift of oil. As the apostles anointed many who were sick, and you healed them, so may your Holy Spirit come on us and on this oil, that those who receive this anointing in repentance and faith may be made well in accordance with your will: through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen (U.C.C. Book of Worship)

3. Prayer for anointing with specially blessed oil:

(Name) as I anoint you, so may God grant you the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit. With infinite mercy, may God forgive your sins, release you from suffering, and restore you to health and strength. May God deliver you from all evil, preserve you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (U.C.C. Book of Worship)

4. Prayer with laying on hands:

(Name) I/we lay my/our hands upon you in the name of our Sovereign and Savior Jesus Christ, calling upon Christ to uphold you and fill you with grace, that you may know the healing power of God's love. Amen.

(U.C.C. Book of Worship)