BASIC SCRIPTURE 26th February 2025 PRAYER & DECLARATION
JAMES 4:6-10 (KJV)
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
PSALM 75:6-7 (KJV)
6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
PRAYER BASED ON THESE SCRIPTURES
Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for reminding us of the importance of humility and Your sovereign control over all things. We ask for the grace to submit ourselves fully to You, resisting pride and drawing near with pure hearts. Help us to trust in Your timing and wisdom, knowing that true exaltation comes only through Your hand. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
DECLARATIONS BASED ON THESE SCRIPTURES
- Declaration of Grace and Humility:
I declare that God gives grace to the humble. I choose to humble myself before Him, recognizing that His strength is made perfect in my weakness. By His grace, I will overcome any pride that seeks to hinder my walk with Him. - Declaration of Submission to God:
I declare that I will fully submit myself to God, resisting the devil and his schemes. As I draw near to God, He will draw near to me, cleansing my heart and empowering me to live a life pleasing to Him. - Declaration of Mourning Over Sin:
I declare that I will mourn over my sins and turn away from anything that dishonors God. Let my laughter be turned to mourning and my joy to heaviness as I repent and seek His forgiveness, knowing that this leads to true peace and restoration. - Declaration of Trust in God’s Sovereignty:
I declare that promotion and exaltation come solely from God. Neither worldly forces nor human efforts can ultimately determine my success or failure. I trust in God’s judgment, knowing that He puts down one and sets up another according to His perfect plan. - Declaration of Being Lifted Up by God:
I declare that as I humble myself in the sight of the Lord, He will lift me up in due time. I surrender my desires for recognition or achievement to His will, confident that He will honor me in ways that align with His purposes.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- How can I actively practice humility in my daily life, especially in moments when pride tempts me?
- What areas of my life need cleansing or purification, and how can I draw closer to God in those areas?
- How does understanding God’s sovereignty over promotion and exaltation change my perspective on success and failure?
- In what ways can I trust God to lift me up, rather than seeking validation or approval from the world?
Let us embrace these scriptures as reminders of the power of humility and the certainty of God’s sovereign care. May our lives reflect dependence on Him and confidence in His timing. Amen.
BASIC SCRIPTURE 26th February 2025 PRAYER & DECLARATION
