Anointed & Armed: A Mama’s Guide to Spiritually Guarding Her Home

Let’s get right into it. Motherhood isn’t for the faint of heart. We are cooking, cleaning, praying, growing, raising tiny humans… and still trying to find time to breathe. And in the middle of all that? We’re at war, and I don't mean the toilet training kind of war. A spiritual one. That’s why I started anointing my home. Not just because it’s a “nice” thing to do, but because I need the Holy Spirit in every room, corner, and crevice of this house.

This is War, Sis… But We’re Covered

You know those days when the tension is high, the kids are wild, your husband is stressed, and you can feel the atmosphere shift? That’s not just a bad mood—that’s a battle in the spirit.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” — Ephesians 6:12

Anointing your home is one way we fight back. It’s how we declare, “Not in my house. Not my marriage. Not my babies.”

What It Actually Means to Anoint Your Home

Let’s clear something up. You don’t need to be a pastor or have a fancy bottle of oil from Jerusalem to anoint your house. Today, anointing oil is a symbol, but your faith activates it.

Grab your olive oil, yes, even the one you cook with, pray over it, and dedicate it to God.

In the Bible, oil was used to set things apart as holy- kings, priests, altars, you name it. And today, we’re still doing the same: marking our spaces for the Lord.

“But you have an anointing from the Holy One...” — 1 John 2:20

Anointing isn’t magic. It’s intentional faith saying, “Holy Spirit, you are welcome here."

How I Do It (And You Can Too)

I started doing this during a tough season in my own spiritual life. I believe that as mothers, the enemy will try to disrupt our emotions and mental state to disrupt the peace in our home, children and/or marriage (a conversation for another blog). Anyways- I don't play about my family so I had to get real intentional and use the authority God gave to cast out anything that did not belong. When we as mothers feel heavy and off, everything in our home does as well. But when we anoint our home, the atmosphere has no choice but to shift.

Here’s how I anoint my home:

1. Grab oil (I use my EVOO). Pray over it. Ask God to use it for His glory.

2. Walk through each room and pray out loud. Your prayer can be whatever you want it to be. You can play worship music or read Scripture as you walk around.

3. Anoint touchpoints:

   • Door frames — “Let only peace and truth enter here.”

   • Window sills — “Let light in, block anything that doesn’t belong.”

   • Beds and pillows — “Let them rest with no terrors or disruptions.”

   • Toys, phones, tablets — “Let joy and purity dwell here.”

   • Dining table — “Let this be a place of laughter, nourishment, and grace.”

     
     

I pray over toys, baby bottles, laundry baskets, my husband's game controller, the car keys—anything that my family touches. Nothing is off limits.

A Prayer I Speak Over My House

I like to keep it simple and heartfelt—something like:

“Holy Spirit, this house is yours. You dwell here. Move freely throughout this home. I give you access to every room, every item, every heart and mind that lives here. Fill this home with peace. Remove anything that is not a fruit of the Lord. Cover my family—our thoughts, our dreams, our finances, our health, our words. I bind every spirit that does not belong here, and I declare peace, truth, and divine protection in Jesus’ name, amen.”

That’s it. No performance. Just prayer. Talk to God like He's sitting in the room with you. Now my prayers tend to be a little on the longer side but me and God have an understanding- He knows I'm long winded lol.

Anointing Is Like Deep Cleaning—But for Your Spirit

You know when your house is spotless, the floors are mopped, candles are lit, and you feel like you can finally breathe? That’s what anointing does for your spirit.

It clears out the junk. The chaos. The tension. It reminds the enemy, and sometimes ourselves, that God lives here. It reminds the enemy that he has ZERO room or authority in your home. And no, it doesn’t mean everything’s suddenly perfect. But it does mean you’ve invited peace in and that peace has power.

One of the most beautiful things I’ve learned is to anoint not just the house, but the people in it.

I gently place oil on my babies’ foreheads while they sleep and whisper a prayer. I gently place my hand on their head, tummies and feet, declaring peace and protection from head to toe.

“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He shine His face upon you and give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24-26

I pray over their minds, their futures, their friends, their hearts. I ask God to make them bold but kind. Strong but tender. And most importantly, to let them feel safe at home. Listen, we’re not just raising kids. We’re raising world-changers. We're raising sons and daughter of God. Our homes are not just shelters. They’re sanctuaries.

So yes, I will be the mama who anoints the iPad and the doorway. I will pray over the laundry room and the truck. Because I believe every corner of my life matters to God. And I want my family to grow up knowing that not only is this house protected, but it’s holy ground.

Anointing your home isn’t about being “extra.” This isn't some weird ancient ritual. It’s about being aware. Aware that there’s a spiritual battle—and we’re not fighting it alone.

So, if you’ve been feeling the heaviness…If your house has been loud with chaos and quiet with disconnection…If you’re just tired of feeling like you’re always reacting instead of responding, invite the Holy Spirit in.

One room at a time. One prayer at a time. One act of faith at a time. You’re not just a mom. You’re a warrior. You’re the spiritual gatekeeper of your home. Let’s cover our homes in prayer and oil—and raise families who walk in the light.

You’ve got this, sis. And if you ever need someone to pray with you—I'm just a message away.

xx

Santa Naisha