BASIC SCRIPTURE 10th MAY 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURE 10th MAY 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURES: ZEPHANIAH 3:15-20; HEBREWS 12:1-2

BASIC SCRIPTURES

ZEPHANIAH 3:15–20 (KJV)

15 The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.

HEBREWS 12:1–2 (KJV)

1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

FINISH READING ==> Daily Manna Devotional ODM 10th May 2026

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PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank You because You have taken away every judgment against me. I declare that no accusation from the enemy shall stand. (Based on Zeph. 3:15)

2. Lord, cast out every enemy that has been operating against my destiny. Let them be scattered by the fire of Your presence. (Based on Zeph. 3:15)

3. Father, I receive Your promise: “Thou shalt not see evil any more.” Cover my eyes, my home, and my family from every evil occurrence. (Based on Zeph. 3:15)

4. Lord, remove every spirit of fear from my heart. Strengthen my slack hands and revive my courage to move forward. (Based on Zeph. 3:16)

5. Father, let me experience You as the Mighty God in my midst. Save me, rejoice over me, and let me rest in Your unchanging love. (Based on Zeph. 3:17)

6. Lord, gather every sorrowful and burdened part of my life. Take away the reproach and shame that have weighed me down for too long. (Based on Zeph. 3:18)

7. Father, undo every affliction afflicting me. Heal every limp, gather every outcast blessing, and turn my shame into praise. (Based on Zeph. 3:19)

8. Lord, help me to lay aside every weight—every distraction, every worry, every unhealthy attachment—that slows me down in my race. (Based on Heb. 12:1)

9. Father, reveal to me the besetting sin that easily entangles me. Give me grace to break free from it completely. (Based on Heb. 12:1)

10. Lord, I fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith. Help me to endure my own cross, despising the shame, knowing that joy is set before me. (Based on Heb. 12:2)

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DECLARATIONS

(Speak these aloud in faith)

1. I declare that the Lord has taken away my judgments and cast out my enemy. I shall not see evil any more.

2. I declare that fear has no place in me. My hands are not slack. I am strong and courageous.

3. I declare that the Lord my God is mighty in my midst. He saves me, He rejoices over me, He rests in His love, and He sings over me.

4. I declare that every sorrow and reproach is lifted. My shame is turned to praise and my captivity is turned back before my eyes.

5. I declare that I am surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I am not running alone.

6. I declare that I lay aside every weight and every besetting sin. Nothing shall slow me down in my race.

7. I declare that I am running with patience. I will not quit. I will not give up.

8. I declare that my eyes are fixed on Jesus. He is the author and finisher of my faith.

9. I declare that I endure my cross, despising the shame, because the joy set before me is greater than my present pain.

10. I declare that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, and because He lives, I will finish my race and receive my crown. Amen.

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ADDITIONAL REFLECTION

Connecting Zephaniah 3:15–20 with Hebrews 12:1–2

Two Races, One Victory

• Zephaniah shows God’s race toward you: He comes to save, to rejoice, to gather, to restore. God is running to you.

• Hebrews shows your race toward God: You lay aside weights, fix your eyes on Jesus, and endure. You are running to Him.

When God runs to you and you run to Him, victory is certain.

The Joy Factor

Both scriptures mention joy:

• Zephaniah 3:17 – God rejoices over you with joy and singing.

• Hebrews 12:2 – Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him.

Your joy is not an afterthought. It is the atmosphere of heaven. God sings over you. Jesus endured hell for you. All so that you could run your race without shame and finish with praise.

Question for Your Meditation

What “weight” or “besetting sin” have you been carrying that is not part of your race? And what would change if you truly believed that God is singing over you right now?

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CLOSING PRAYER

Father, I thank You because You have taken away my judgments and cast out my enemy. I shall not see evil any more.

Lord, strengthen my slack hands and remove all fear. You are the Mighty God in my midst. You save me. You rejoice over me. You rest in Your love. You sing over me.

Today, I choose to lay aside every weight and every besetting sin. I fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith. He endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now seated at Your right hand.

Because He lives, I will run my race with patience. I will not quit. I will finish.

Turn my captivity before my eyes, Lord. Make me a name and a praise among all people. My shame is turned to praise, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.