Bible story
Anointing At Bethany Prayer
A short, Scripture-shaped bible story prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Lord Jesus, You said in Mark 14:6 that Mary had done a beautiful thing. The disciples saw the price tag. A whole year of wages in one flask. They thought it should be sold to help the poor, and that was not a wrong thought. But Mary saw only You. She broke the flask on Your head, and the fragrance filled the whole house. You said that wherever the good news is told, her story would be told too, to remember her.
Lord, I do not want to turn every gift into a math problem. Some things in Your kingdom are not meant to be figured out. They are meant to be given. Save me from always asking, "What is this worth?" when You are asking, "Who is this for?" Let me give costly gifts at the right moments without holding back. Let me love You with more than good sense. The fragrance of a free act still fills the house long after it is done.
Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.
Mark 14:6
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray anointing at bethany prayer?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Mark 14:6. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.