Anointing Quote by Mike Bickle
““In our day, the Holy Spirit is emphasizing the anointing that was upon Mary of Bethany, which is the anointing to "waste" our lives on one thing: extravagant devotion to Jesus Christ. It is the anointing to linger long with an engaged spirit in the presence of the Lord. This is impossible to do with religious self-determination and the power of the flesh. We can't will ourselves to be more resolute and say, 'I will, I will, I will.' The abandonment flows out of a lovesick heart.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Holy Spirit Anointing, Mike Bickle, 2023
True devotion requires surrendering personal will and lingering in God's presence, beyond self‑determination.
In simple terms: Devotion means surrendering self‑will to God.
Key Takeaway
Let go, seek God's presence.
Themes
devotion
surrender
spiritual intimacy
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual retreats
- daily worship
- quiet meditation
Key Concepts
anointing
spiritual longing
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender look like in your daily life?
- How can you cultivate lingering presence?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot sustain deep devotion without divine love.
![“The reason people burn out is not because people are going hard [after God]; it's because they are working and perusing with the wrong spirit-trying to do it in the eyes of men with the wrong reasons; trying to get into a room you are already in.” quote by Mike Bickle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbe/mike-bickle-11269_burn-out_the-reason-people-burn-out-is-not-becaus_312192.jpg)
