Lyrics
Verse 1:
I asked the Lord one day for direction
and He showed me the way that I must go.
And now that the Lord has appointed me,
I'm so very glad He anointed me,
(the anointing makes a difference in my life).
Chorus:
The anointing of God (the anointing detroys the old).
The anointing of God (if you need love and you won't show it's solid).
The anointing of God (I declare it can mend up a broken heart),
the anointing makes a difference in my life.
Verse 2:
The love of God is so good,
that's how I know my call is so pure.
The Lord, He has appointed me,
and there's no doubt He's anointed me,
(the anointing makes a difference in my life).
Chorus
Bridge:
If your yoke is not broken
and your burdens are hard to bear,
your yoke can be destroyed,
take your burdens to God
and leave them there, leave them there.
Vamp:
The anointing
Ending:
The anointing makes a difference in my life.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“The Anointing” describes divine calling as a change that becomes visible in a person’s life. The opening verse moves from asking God for direction to receiving a path and an appointment, while the chorus emphasizes anointing as God’s power to break what binds and mend a wounded heart. The testimony remains personal, but its repeated refrain gives the song a communal gospel character rooted in dependence on God rather than self-assurance.\n\nThe bridge draws especially close to Isaiah 10:27, with its connection between anointing and a destroyed yoke. Its invitation to take burdens to God also reflects Psalm 55:22, which calls the faithful to cast their burdens on the Lord and trust His sustaining care. By joining guidance, calling, love, and release from oppression, the song presents anointing not merely as a title or status, but as God’s active grace bringing freedom, purpose, and restoration within daily life.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 10:27 The passage connects anointing with the breaking of an oppressive yoke.
- Psalm 55:22 The psalm calls the faithful to cast their burdens on the Lord.
- Luke 4:18 Jesus speaks of the Spirit’s anointing in connection with freedom and restoration.