BASIC SCRIPTURE 7th OCTOBER 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURE 7th OCTOBER 2026 BIBLE READING PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURES: EPHESIANS 4:26-32; JAMES 1:19-21

BASIC SCRIPTURE: WEDNESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 2026 — EPHESIANS 4:26-32 (KJV)

26. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27. Neither give place to the devil.

28. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

32. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

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BASIC SCRIPTURE: JAMES 1:19-21 (KJV)

19. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20. For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

21. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

FINISH READING ==> Online Daily Manna ODM Wednesday 7th October 2026

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PRAYER POINTS — WEDNESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 2026

1. Father, teach me to be angry without sinning. Let my anger be righteous and controlled, not sinful and destructive.

2. Lord, let not the sun go down upon my wrath. Let me not sleep with anger or bitterness in my heart.

3. Father, I refuse to give place to the devil. Every door of bitterness and resentment in my life is closed.

4. Lord, let me not steal but labour honestly, working with my hands that I may have to give to those in need.

5. Father, let no corrupt communication proceed out of my mouth. Let my words edify and minister grace to the hearers.

6. Lord, let me not grieve the Holy Spirit of God by my words, actions, or attitudes.

7. Father, let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking, and malice be put away from me.

8. Lord, make me kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, even as You have forgiven me in Christ.

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DECLARATIONS — WEDNESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 2026

1. I declare that I am angry without sinning. My anger is righteous and controlled, not sinful and destructive.

2. The sun does not go down upon my wrath. I do not sleep with anger or bitterness in my heart.

3. I give no place to the devil. Every door of bitterness and resentment in my life is closed.

4. I do not steal. I labour honestly, working with my hands that I may have to give to those in need.

5. No corrupt communication proceeds out of my mouth. My words edify and minister grace to the hearers.

6. I do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God by my words, actions, or attitudes.

7. All bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking, and malice are put away from me.

8. I am kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, even as God has forgiven me in Christ.

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ADDITIONAL REFLECTION — WEDNESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 2026

Key Verse (Ephesians): Ephesians 4:26-27 — “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.”

Key Verse (James): James 1:19 — “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

Be Angry and Sin Not (Ephesians 4:26):

Paul does not say, “Do not be angry.” He says, “Be angry, and sin not.” Anger is not always sin. There is a righteous anger. Jesus was angry at the moneychangers in the temple. God is angry at wickedness every day. Anger is an emotion, and emotions are not sinful in themselves. But anger becomes sin when it is uncontrolled, unrighteous, or directed at the wrong target. Paul gives a practical boundary: do not let the sun go down upon your wrath. Deal with your anger before the day ends. Do not let it fester. Do not let it become bitterness.

Neither Give Place to the Devil (Ephesians 4:27):

Unresolved anger gives the devil a foothold. It opens a door. It gives him a place to work. He will use that anger to produce bitterness, resentment, division, and even hatred. The best way to close the door is to deal with the anger. Do not let it linger. Do not let it grow. Confess it. Release it. Forgive. Shut the door before the enemy enters.

Let Him That Stole Steal No More (Ephesians 4:28):

This command covers more than just theft of property. It includes stealing time, stealing credit, stealing opportunities, stealing reputation. Paul says, “Steal no more.” Instead, labour with your hands, working what is good. And the purpose of your labour is not just to provide for yourself — it is so you may have to give to those in need. The thief becomes a giver. That is the transformation of the gospel.

Let No Corrupt Communication Proceed Out of Your Mouth (Ephesians 4:29):

Corrupt communication means rotten, unwholesome, or useless words. It includes gossip, slander, harsh words, lies, and filthy talk. Instead, our words should be good for edifying — building others up. They should minister grace to the hearers. People should be strengthened by what we say. Our words should be a gift to those who hear.

Grieve Not the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30):

The Holy Spirit is a person, not a force. He can be grieved. He is sensitive. When we speak corrupt words, when we hold onto anger, when we sin, we grieve Him. Paul reminds us that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. He is our guarantee. He is our deposit. Do not grieve the One who seals you. Treat Him with honour.

Put Away All Bitterness (Ephesians 4:31):

Paul lists six things to be put away entirely. Bitterness is the root. Wrath and anger are the outward expressions. Clamour is loud, uncontrolled speech. Evil speaking is slander or insult. Malice is the desire to harm. These are not to be managed. They are to be put away. Completely. Irrevocably. Like taking off dirty clothes and leaving them behind.

Be Kind, Tenderhearted, Forgiving (Ephesians 4:32):

The negative list is replaced with positive virtues. Instead of bitterness, kindness. Instead of wrath, tenderheartedness. Instead of malice, forgiveness. And the standard of forgiveness is the highest possible: “even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” You do not forgive by your own strength. You forgive because you have been forgiven. You forgive by the grace you have received. You extend to others what God has extended to you.

Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak, Slow to Wrath (James 1:19):

James gives three practical commands. Be swift to hear. Listen more than you talk. Be attentive. Be teachable. Be humble. Be slow to speak. Think before you talk. Weigh your words. Do not be impulsive. Do not be rash. Be slow to wrath. Do not be quick-tempered. Do not explode in anger. Do not lose your temper. Anger is dangerous. Anger is destructive. Anger is divisive. Anger does not produce the righteousness of God. It does not accomplish God’s purposes. It does not build His kingdom. It does not glorify His name. It only produces damage. It only creates pain. It only brings destruction.

Lay Apart All Filthiness (James 1:21):

James commands us to lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness. Lay aside. Put away. Remove. Get rid of. Filthiness is moral impurity. It is sin. It is uncleanness. Superfluity of naughtiness is an overflow of wickedness. It is the excess. It is the abundance. It is the surplus. It is the remaining. Lay it all apart. Lay it all aside. And then receive with meekness the engrafted word. The word is engrafted. It is implanted. It is rooted. It is planted. It is able to save your souls. The word of God is powerful. It is effective. It is life-changing. It is soul-saving. Receive it with meekness. With humility. With submission. With obedience. Let it take root in your heart. Let it grow. Let it bear fruit. Let it save your soul.

Question for the Day — Wednesday, 7th October 2026:

Are you holding onto anger? Have you given place to the devil? Are your words edifying and full of grace? Are you grieving the Holy Spirit? Are you swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath? And have you laid apart all filthiness and received the engrafted word with meekness?