Basic Scripture Bible Reading 14th December 2025 Prayer Points and Declarations

BASIC SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-19

Basic Scripture Bible Reading: 14th December 2025

Prayer Points and Declarations

BASIC SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-19 (KJV)

The Full Scripture Reading (King James Version):

PSALM 51:1-19 (KJV):
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

Introduction:
On this 14th day of December 2025, we stand on holy ground with King David, entering into the most profound prayer of repentance in Scripture. Psalm 51 gives us the language of a broken heart seeking restoration. It moves from desperate confession (“Have mercy upon me, O God” – verse 1) to transformative renewal (“Create in me a clean heart” – verse 10) and finally to restored purpose (“Then will I teach transgressors thy ways” – verse 13). In this season of reflection as we approach Christmas—the celebration of God’s ultimate answer to our sin—let us approach the throne of grace with the same honesty, humility, and hope that David models.

FINISH READING: Daily Manna Devotional 14 December 2025 TOPIC: A DOUBLE LIFE DOUBLES YOUR SORROWS

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Prayer Points (Anchored in KJV Scripture):

1. Prayer for Mercy Based on God’s Character
   Heavenly Father, I come before You as David did, crying, “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions” (Psalm 51:1). I do not appeal to my own worthiness but to the boundless nature of Your compassionate heart. Let Your mercy, not my merit, be the measure of my forgiveness today.

2. Prayer for Thorough Cleansing
   *Lord, “Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin” (Psalm 51:2). Do not merely surface-clean me. Reach into the deepest stains of my heart—the hidden faults, the repeated failures, the sinful patterns I cannot scrub away myself. Wash me with the purifying blood of Jesus until I am whiter than snow (Psalm 51:7).*

3. Prayer for True Conviction and Acknowledgement
   *Holy Spirit, grant me the courage of true confession. Like David, let me say, “I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me” (Psalm 51:3). Remove all self-justification and blindness. Help me to see my sin primarily as an offense against You: “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned” (Psalm 51:4), and let this realization break my heart toward true repentance.*

4. Prayer for Inner Truth and Wisdom
   God, “thou desirest truth in the inward parts” (Psalm 51:6). Search me and expose every area of pretense, hypocrisy, or hidden deceit within me. In my “hidden part,” make me to know Your wisdom. Replace my foolish, sinful strategies with Your holy understanding.

5. Prayer for the Creation of a New Heart
   Creator God, I plead the prayer only You can answer: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). My old heart is prone to wander. I cannot fix it; I need a divine replacement. Perform heart surgery on me today. Remove the heart of stone and give me a heart of flesh, tuned to Your Spirit.

6. Prayer for the Preservation of God’s Presence
   Merciful Father, “Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me” (Psalm 51:11). My deepest fear is separation from You. Though I deserve to be cast out, I cling to Your promise of faithfulness. Let my sin never cause a breach in our communion. Uphold me by Your “free spirit” (Psalm 51:12).

7. Prayer for the Restoration of Joy
   Lord, my sin has stolen my song. “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation” (Psalm 51:12). Let the bones You have broken with conviction now rejoice (Psalm 51:8). Return to me the gladness that comes from knowing I am forgiven, loved, and right with You. Let my lips, which You open (Psalm 51:15), be filled with praise, not guilt.

8. Prayer for a Productive Brokenness
   God, I offer You my “broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart” (Psalm 51:17), for this is the sacrifice You will not despise. Let my brokenness not lead to despair but to deeper dependence. Keep me humble and tender before You, that I may never return to pride or careless sin.

9. Prayer for Restored Purpose and Testimony
   As You restored David, restore me to usefulness. “Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee” (Psalm 51:13). Let my experience of Your mercy become a roadmap for others lost in failure. Use my story of redemption to bring many to Your saving grace.

10. Prayer for Corporate and Generational Restoration
    Lord, as David prayed for Zion, “Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem” (Psalm 51:18), I pray for Your Church. Heal the breaches caused by sin among Your people. Build up the spiritual walls of our families, churches, and nations. Let corporate revival spring from individual hearts made clean.

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Declarations (Based on KJV Scripture):

1. I declare that the multitude of God’s tender mercies is greater than the multitude of my sins. Today, His mercy blots out my transgressions (Psalm 51:1).

2. I declare that I am being washed thoroughly and cleansed. By the blood of Jesus, I am whiter than snow (Psalm 51:2, 7). No stain is permanent under His cleansing flow.

3. I declare that I walk in truth in my inward parts. God is revealing His wisdom to my hidden heart, exposing and removing all that is not of Him (Psalm 51:6).

4. I declare that a new creation is happening within me. God is creating in me a clean heart and renewing a right, steadfast spirit this very day (Psalm 51:10).

5. I declare that I am not cast away from God’s presence. His Holy Spirit rests upon me and upholds me with His generous, free Spirit (Psalm 51:11-12).

6. I declare that the joy of the Lord is my restored strength. The joy of His salvation floods my soul, and my mouth is opened to sing aloud of His righteousness (Psalm 51:12, 14-15).

7. I declare that my broken and contrite heart is a precious offering to God. He receives it, He hears it, and He will not despise it (Psalm 51:17).

8. I declare that my season of failure is ending, and my season of fruitful teaching is beginning. I will teach others of God’s ways and see sinners converted (Psalm 51:13).

9. I declare that my lips, once silenced by shame, are now opened by the Lord to show forth His praise. My testimony will declare His goodness (Psalm 51:15).

10. I declare that as I am restored, restoration flows to those around me. God is doing good to His people and building up the broken places in my family, church, and community (Psalm 51:18).

Closing Prayer:
Most Holy and Gracious God, we thank You for the gift of Psalm 51—a lamp for our feet when we walk in the valley of failure. We thank You that because of Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice, we can come boldly for mercy. We offer You our broken and contrite hearts. Create in us clean hearts. Renew right spirits within us. Restore the joy of Your salvation, and let that joy be our strength as we move forward in purpose and praise. May the sacrifices of our lips and lives be pleasing to You this day and always. In the mighty, cleansing name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

KEY TAKEAWAY: True repentance is not just sorrow for sin, but a turning to God that results in a clean heart, a restored spirit, a joyful testimony, and a productive life. God’s desire is not to crush you with guilt but to create something new within you. The same God who forgave David and sent Jesus for the world is ready to cleanse, renew, and recommission you today.