{"id":349048,"date":"2025-09-26T12:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T16:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=349048"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:54:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T16:54:21","slug":"friday-of-the-anointing-of-the-protection-of-the-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/friday-of-the-anointing-of-the-protection-of-the-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday of the Anointing of the Protection of the Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>Many of us can agree that the <strong>mind often feels like a battlefield<\/strong>. From the moment we wake up, it\u2019s filled with <strong>conflicting thoughts<\/strong>: \u201cDo I get up now or hit snooze? Should I choose something healthy to eat or grab whatever\u2019s quick? Should I face that issue at work or pretend it isn\u2019t there?\u201d<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4><strong>Highlights\u2014This Friday<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 The <strong>mind is a battlefield<\/strong>\u2014protect it through <strong>prayer and anointing<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\u2022 On <strong>September 26<\/strong>, join us for the <strong>Anointing of the Protection of the Head<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friday<\/a> at 7 PM<\/strong> (also at 10 AM &amp; 4 PM).<br \/>\n\u2022 Join us at <strong>The Universal Church<\/strong> near you.<br \/>\n\u2022 Call <strong>1-888-332-4141<\/strong> or find a location: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\"><strong>universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Power of Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our <strong>thoughts influence everything<\/strong>. When the <strong>mind is healthy and focused<\/strong>, it\u2019s easier to make <strong>good decisions<\/strong>. But when it\u2019s <strong>clouded by negativity, fear, or pressure, poor choices<\/strong> can quickly follow. One <strong>bad thought<\/strong> left to fester can spiral into <strong>anger, doubt, regret<\/strong>, or even <strong>destructive behavior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, nurturing <strong>positive, godly thoughts<\/strong> brings <strong>peace, clarity, and strength<\/strong>, and these benefits are reflected in our <strong>decisions<\/strong> and in the <strong>way we live<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Guarding the Mind<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to <strong>guard the mind<\/strong>. Just as a <strong>Soldier would never enter battle without a helmet,<\/strong> we shouldn\u2019t leave our <strong>thoughts unprotected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible says:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p><strong>O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.<\/strong> (Psalm 140:7)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis verse reminds us that we <strong>don\u2019t have to face this struggle alone<\/strong>. <strong>Protection<\/strong> for our <strong>thoughts<\/strong> and <strong>clarity<\/strong> in <strong>decision-making<\/strong> are not only <strong>possible<\/strong>, they\u2019re <strong>promised<\/strong> when we <strong>seek God\u2019s help<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Seeking Divine Protection<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Friday<\/span><\/a>, September 26<\/strong>, join us at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Universal Church<\/strong><\/a><\/span> near you for the <strong>Friday of the Anointing of the Protection of the Head<\/strong>. This is an opportunity to <strong>break free <\/strong>from negative thoughts, protect the mind <strong>through prayer and anointing<\/strong>, and <strong>determine that evil will not prevail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When the mind is unprotected, evil knows where to strike. But when the head is covered, the battle can be won.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Friday of the Anointing of the Protection of the Head<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Join us this\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friday<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>at 10 AM, 4 PM, and\u00a0<strong>especially at 7 PM<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious beliefs or background.\u00a0<strong>Come as you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For locations of The Universal Church nationwide,\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please click here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0For more information, please call\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1-888-332-4141<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0or text\u00a0<strong>1-888-312-4141.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\">Click Here for Nationwide Locations of the Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in a city <strong>without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to <strong>health reasons<\/strong>, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/tuc-virtual-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Virtual Church<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via <strong>Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\">Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Many of us can agree that the mind often feels like a battlefield. 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