Basic Scripture Bible Reading 18th December 2025 Prayer Points and Declarations

BASIC SCRIPTURE: PSALM 56:1-11

Basic Scripture Bible Reading: 18th December 2025

Today’s Basic Scripture:
Psalm 56:1-11 (KJV)
1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
10 In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

 FINISH READING: Daily Manna ODM 18 December 2025 TOPIC: YOUR TEARS ARE IN HIS BOTTLE; NOT WASTED!

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In-Depth Reflection:

Psalm 56 is a powerful prayer of David when he was seized by the Philistines in Gath. It teaches us how to respond when we feel surrounded, misrepresented, and under pressure. The key theme is choosing trust over fear—declaring God’s faithfulness even when the evidence seems contrary. David moves from describing his distress (vv. 1-2, 5-6) to affirming his confidence in God’s care (vv. 8-9) and ends with triumphant trust (vv. 10-11). This psalm reminds us that God is not only aware of our struggles but is recording our tears and will ultimately vindicate us.

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Detailed Prayer Points:

1. Prayer for Mercy in the Midst of Oppression
   O Lord, be merciful unto me. I am surrounded by forces that seek to overwhelm me—pressures at work, conflicts in relationships, spiritual attacks, and inner anxieties. Extend Your hand of mercy and deliver me from every daily oppression. Let Your grace be my shield.

2. Prayer for Unwavering Trust in Times of Fear
   Heavenly Father, in moments when fear grips my heart—fear of failure, fear of people, fear of the unknown—I choose to fix my eyes on You. Help me to actively trust in Your character and promises. Renew my mind to believe that You are greater than any threat.

3. Prayer Against Distorted Words and Evil Plans
   Lord, I bring before You every situation where my words have been twisted, my motives questioned, or my reputation attacked. Silence every false accusation. Scatter every secret gathering formed against my progress, health, family, or destiny. Let every evil plan be turned back on the planners.

4. Prayer for God’s Attentive Care Over Your Pain
   Thank You, Father, that You see every tear I’ve shed in private—tears of pain, rejection, loneliness, or disappointment. You collect them in Your bottle and record them in Your book. I ask for Your comfort and for the assurance that my suffering is not in vain. Turn my mourning into dancing.

5. Prayer for Divine Reversal and Victory
   As David declared, “When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back,” I cry out to You now! Cause every enemy of my soul, every obstacle to my breakthrough, to retreat in confusion. Manifest publicly that You are for me and not against me.

6. Prayer for a Lifestyle of Praise and Trust
   Anchor my soul in Your Word, O God. Let praise arise from my lips even before the victory is seen. I choose to praise Your Word—Your promises—more than I ponder my problems. Establish my heart in unwavering trust.

7. Prayer for Daily Deliverance and Strengthened Faith
   Deliver me, Lord, from the “daily” battles—the repetitive anxieties, the persistent temptations, the constant pressures. Be my refuge each morning. Strengthen my faith so that I may live boldly, knowing You are with me.

8. Prayer for Divine Justice and Accountability
   God of justice, I ask that You judge the devices of the wicked. Where there has been iniquity against me, let Your righteous hand intervene. I release vengeance to You and choose to trust in Your timing and justice.

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Powerful Declarations:

1. I declare today: I walk under the canopy of God’s mercy. No human attack, scheme, or oppression can swallow me up because the Most High is my defender.

2. I declare: My trust is in God Almighty. When fear knocks, faith answers. I will not be governed by panic but by peace that comes from trusting Jehovah.

3. I declare: Every word twisted against me is now straightened by God’s truth. Every evil thought directed at me returns void. My steps are ordered by the Lord, and no hidden plot can succeed against my destiny.

4. I declare: My tears are precious to God. He has seen every one and will redeem every pain. My story is being rewritten for glory. I exchange my sorrow for His joy.

5. I declare: My cry to God triggers a divine reversal. Enemies scatter, walls fall, and breakthroughs manifest because God is for me. Whom shall I fear?

6. I declare: I am a praiser of God’s Word. My mouth is filled with testimonies. I trust not in man but in the unfailing promises of the Lord.

7. I declare: Daily, I experience deliverance. The battle is the Lord’s, and my portion is victory. I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus.

8. I declare: Divine justice prevails in my affairs. God is my vindicator. I walk in liberty and authority, knowing no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

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Closing Blessing:

May the Lord strengthen your heart as you trust in Him. May He cover you with His feathers, and under His wings may you find refuge. May your tears be turned to triumph and your fears to faith. Go forth this day knowing the Lord is on your side. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a victorious day anchored in the confident trust of Psalm 56: “In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid.”