BASIC SCRIPTURE BIBLE READING FEBRUARY 23 2026 PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURE BIBLE READING FEBRUARY 23 2026 PRAYER POINTS AND DECLARATIONS

BASIC SCRIPTURE: MARK 9: 21-27

MARK 9: 21-27 (KJV)

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

 FINISH READING ==> Daily Manna ODM Today 23 February 2026 

Summary of the Scripture

Jesus encounters a boy possessed by a spirit that has tormented him since childhood, often trying to destroy him. The father brings his son to Jesus with a raw and honest plea: “if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us” . Jesus challenges the “if,” declaring that all things are possible to the one who believes. The father immediately and famously cries out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” . Jesus then rebukes the unclean spirit, commanding it to leave and never return. The spirit departs, leaving the boy seemingly dead, but Jesus takes him by the hand and lifts him up, restoring him completely.

Key Themes for Prayer

1. Honest Doubt: The father’s confession shows that faith and doubt can coexist. God welcomes our honesty about our struggles .

2. The Compassion of Jesus: Jesus does not condemn the man’s weak faith but instead meets his need, demonstrating God’s pity and care .

3. The Power of God: The healing shows that no situation is too hopeless for God. What looks like death can be turned to life by His touch .

4. The Object of Faith: The power is not in the quantity of our faith, but in the object of our faith—a compassionate and all-powerful Jesus .

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PRAYER POINTS

1. For a Cry of Honest Faith

• Pray that your relationship with God would be marked by raw honesty. Ask for the grace to bring your “ifs” and doubts directly to Jesus, just as the father did.

• Pray that when you are aware of your unbelief, you will not turn away from God but run to Him with the simple prayer: “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”

2. For Those Struggling with “Long-Term” Afflictions

• Intercede for anyone you know who has been suffering for a long time (physically, emotionally, or spiritually), like the boy who had been afflicted “from childhood.”

• Pray for parents and caregivers who, like this father, suffer alongside their loved ones. Ask God to give them strength, hope, and His compassionate presence.

3. For Dependence on God’s Power Alone

• Pray against the temptation to rely on your own strength or ability. Ask God to teach you that some situations can only be overcome through prayerful dependence on Him .

• Pray for a deeper belief that “all things are possible” for God, even when your circumstances seem like a hopeless “corpse” (v. 26).

4. For a Personal Encounter with the Risen Christ

• Pray that Jesus would take you by the hand, as He did the boy, and lift you out of any spiritual deadness or despair.

• Pray for a fresh resurrection power in your life, your family, and your church community.

DECLARATIONS OF FAITH

Speak these declarations aloud, personalizing the promises of the scripture:

• I declare that I serve a God who is compassionate and invites me to bring my whole self—including my doubts—to Him.

• I declare that my faith is not in the size of my belief, but in the greatness and power of my God, for whom nothing is impossible.

• I declare that Jesus has the final word over every unclean spirit, every affliction, and every situation that seeks to destroy life.

• I declare that even when circumstances look hopeless or “dead,” Jesus is able to take me by the hand and raise me up to new life.

• I declare that I will not let past failures (like the disciples’) dictate my future faith, but I will look directly to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE FOR MEDITATION

• Jude 22: “And have mercy on those who doubt.”

• 2 Chronicles 20:12: “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

• Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”