BASIC SCRIPTURE 16th November 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURE 16th November 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURES: 2 CORINTHIANS 4:13- 18; JAMES 1:2-4

BASIC SCRIPTURE: MONDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER 2026 — 2 CORINTHIANS 4:13-18 (KJV)

13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

14. Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

15. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

16. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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BASIC SCRIPTURE: JAMES 1:2-4 (KJV)

2. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

FINISH READING ===> Our Daily Manna ODM Monday 16th November 2026

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PRAYER POINTS — MONDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER 2026

1. Father, give me the spirit of faith. Let me believe and therefore speak Your truth with boldness.

2. Lord, I thank You that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead will raise me up and present me with Him.

3. Father, let me not faint. Even though my outward man perishes, let my inward man be renewed day by day.

4. Lord, help me to see my affliction as light and momentary. Let me see the eternal weight of glory it is working for me.

5. Father, let me not look at the things which are seen but at the things which are not seen. Let me focus on the eternal.

6. Lord, help me to count it all joy when I fall into diverse temptations. Let me see the purpose in the trial.

7. Father, let the trying of my faith work patience in me. Let patience have its perfect work.

8. Lord, make me perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Let me be complete in You.

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DECLARATIONS — MONDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER 2026

1. I declare that I have the spirit of faith. I believe and therefore speak God’s truth with boldness.

2. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead will raise me up and present me with Him.

3. I do not faint. Even though my outward man perishes, my inward man is renewed day by day.

4. My affliction is light and momentary. It is working for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

5. I do not look at the things which are seen but at the things which are not seen. I focus on the eternal.

6. I count it all joy when I fall into diverse temptations. I see the purpose in the trial.

7. The trying of my faith works patience in me. Patience has its perfect work.

8. I am perfect and entire, wanting nothing. I am complete in Christ.

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ADDITIONAL REFLECTION — MONDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER 2026

Key Verse (2 Corinthians): 2 Corinthians 4:17 — “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

Key Verse (James): James 1:2 — “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”

The Spirit of Faith (2 Corinthians 4:13):

Paul speaks of the spirit of faith. He quotes the psalmist: “I believed, and therefore have I spoken.” Faith is not silent. Faith speaks. Faith declares. Faith testifies. Faith proclaims. When you believe, you speak. When you trust, you testify. When you have faith, you open your mouth. Paul had this spirit of faith. He believed, and therefore he spoke. He spoke the truth. He spoke the gospel. He spoke the word of God. He spoke with boldness. He spoke with courage. He spoke with conviction. Even in the midst of affliction. Even in the midst of persecution. Even in the midst of suffering. He believed, and therefore he spoke.

The Resurrection Hope (2 Corinthians 4:14):

Paul knew that the God who raised Jesus from the dead would also raise him up. He knew that the resurrection power was available to him. He knew that death was not the end. He knew that the grave was not the final destination. He knew that he would be raised. He knew that he would be presented with Christ. He knew that he would share in the glory of the risen Lord. This hope sustained him. This hope strengthened him. This hope encouraged him. This hope kept him going.

The Inward Renewal (2 Corinthians 4:16):

Paul did not faint. He did not give up. He did not lose heart. Even though his outward man was perishing. Even though his body was aging. Even though his physical strength was diminishing. Even though he faced hardship, persecution, and suffering. His inward man was being renewed day by day. Not week by week. Not month by month. Not year by year. Day by day. Every day. Continually. Constantly. Consistently. The inward man was growing stronger. The inward man was growing brighter. The inward man was growing more like Christ. The outward man was decaying, but the inward man was renewing. The outward man was fading, but the inward man was flourishing. The outward man was dying, but the inward man was living.

The Light Affliction (2 Corinthians 4:17):

Paul called his affliction light. He called it momentary. He called it temporary. He called it brief. He had been beaten. He had been stoned. He had been shipwrecked. He had been imprisoned. He had been persecuted. He had been rejected. He had been mocked. He had been hated. He had faced death. He had faced danger. He had faced hardship. But he called it light. He called it momentary. Because he compared it to the glory. The glory that was coming. The glory that was eternal. The glory that was weighty. The glory that was exceeding. The glory that was far more. The affliction was working for him. It was producing something. It was creating something. It was building something. It was preparing something. An eternal weight of glory. The affliction was not wasted. The suffering was not pointless. The pain was not meaningless. It was working. It was producing. It was preparing. An eternal weight of glory.

Looking at the Unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18):

Paul did not look at the things which are seen. He looked at the things which are not seen. The things which are seen are temporal. They are temporary. They are passing. They are fading. They are fleeting. The things which are not seen are eternal. They are permanent. They are lasting. They are enduring. They are forever. Paul focused on the eternal. He focused on the unseen. He focused on the invisible. He focused on the spiritual. He focused on the heavenly. He focused on the glory. And because he focused on the eternal, he could endure the temporal. Because he focused on the unseen, he could endure the seen. Because he focused on the glory, he could endure the affliction.

Count It All Joy (James 1:2):

James gives a command. Count it all joy. Not some joy. Not a little joy. Not a partial joy. All joy. When you fall into diverse temptations. When you face trials. When you encounter tests. When you go through hardships. Count it all joy. This is not natural. This is supernatural. This is not human. This is divine. This is not easy. This is a choice. You choose to count it joy. You decide to count it joy. You determine to count it joy. Not because the trial is pleasant. Not because the suffering is enjoyable. Not because the pain is good. But because of what the trial produces. Because of what the suffering creates. Because of what the pain prepares.

The Trying of Your Faith (James 1:3):

The trying of your faith works patience. Patience is endurance. Patience is perseverance. Patience is steadfastness. Patience is the ability to keep going. The ability to keep standing. The ability to keep believing. The ability to keep trusting. The ability to keep hoping. The trial produces patience. The test produces endurance. The hardship produces perseverance. The affliction produces steadfastness. The fire produces gold. The pressure produces diamonds. The crushing produces oil. The pressing produces wine. The trial is not wasted. The test is not pointless. The hardship is not meaningless. It is working. It is producing. It is creating. It is building. Patience.

Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work (James 1:4):

Let patience have her perfect work. Let patience finish what it started. Let patience complete what it began. Let patience accomplish what it was sent to do. Do not interrupt the process. Do not short-circuit the work. Do not abort the purpose. Let patience have her perfect work. That ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Perfect. Complete. Mature. Whole. Entire. Lacking nothing. Missing nothing. Deficient in nothing. The trial is producing perfection. The test is producing completeness. The hardship is producing maturity. The affliction is producing wholeness. Let it finish. Let it complete. Let it accomplish its purpose.

The Lesson for Us:

Do not faint. Do not give up. Do not lose heart. Your outward man may be perishing, but your inward man is being renewed day by day. Your affliction is light and momentary. It is working for you an eternal weight of glory. Look at the unseen. Look at the eternal. Look at the glory. Count it all joy when you face trials. Let the trying of your faith produce patience. Let patience have her perfect work. And you will be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. You will be complete. You will be whole. You will be mature. You will be ready. You will be prepared. You will be ready for the glory. Ready for the eternal. Ready for the weight of glory. Ready for the reward.

Question for the Day — Monday, 16th November 2026:

Are you going through a trial? Are you facing affliction? Do not faint. Do not give up. Count it all joy. Let the trying of your faith produce patience. Let patience have her perfect work. Your affliction is light and momentary. It is working for you an eternal weight of glory. Look at the unseen. Look at the eternal. And you will be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.