Anointing Oil Blend – a Luke 7 Craft
In Luke 7, a woman anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive oil as an act of love and devotion. This craft will guide you in creating your own anointing oil blend to use in your personal times of prayer and worship.
Materials Needed:
- Small glass dropper bottle
- Carrier oil (such as jojoba oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil)
- Essential oils (options include: frankincense, myrrh, lavender, cedarwood, rose, sandalwood)
Instructions:
- Begin by choosing your carrier oil. This will be the base of your anointing oil blend.
- Pour the carrier oil into the glass dropper bottle, leaving a little room at the top for the essential oils.
- Choose 1-3 essential oils to add to your blend. Each oil has its own unique properties, so choose ones that resonate with you and your intentions for the blend. For example, frankincense is often used for spiritual grounding and clarity, while lavender is known for promoting peace and relaxation.
- Add 5-10 drops of each essential oil to the carrier oil in the dropper bottle. You may adjust the amount of essential oil based on your personal preference.
- Close the dropper bottle and gently shake to mix the blend.
- Use the dropper to anoint yourself or others, focusing on areas such as the forehead, palms, or heart, as you pray or worship.
By creating and using your own anointing oil blend, you can connect with the act of devotion and love displayed by the woman in Luke 7, and deepen your own spiritual practices.