Basic Scripture for 28 November 2025 Prayer Points and Declarations

BASIC SCRIPTURE: 2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-15
Basic Scripture for Friday, November 28, 2025
2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-15 (NKJV)
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.
8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—
10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
11 For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
12 So then death is working in us, but life in you.
13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,
14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.
15 For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
FINISH READING : Daily Manna ODM Today 28th November 2025 TOPIC: SHAKE OFF THE DIRT AND STEP UP
Summary and Key Lessons
In this profound passage, the Apostle Paul reveals the paradox of the Christian life: God’s magnificent power (the “treasure”) is housed in our weak, fragile humanity (the “jars of clay”). This setup ensures that God gets all the glory. The key lessons are:
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The Purpose of Our Weakness: Our limitations, struggles, and frailties are not a sign of God’s absence but a canvas for His power to be displayed. The “cracked pot” doesn’t invalidate the treasure; it lets the light shine out.
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Resilience in Suffering: The Christian life is not exempt from pressure, confusion, persecution, or attacks. However, we are supernaturally preserved—”not crushed,” “not in despair,” “not forsaken,” “not destroyed.”
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The Cycle of Death and Life: By continually surrendering our own strength and ego (the “dying of Jesus”), we make room for the resurrection life of Jesus to be visible and active in our daily circumstances.
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The Power of Faith-Filled Speech: Our response to trials is not silent resignation. We are to emulate the “spirit of faith” by declaring what we believe, even before we see the full manifestation.
Prayer Points
Based on the powerful themes in 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, here are prayer points for your use:
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Prayer to Acknowledge God’s Treasure Within: Father, I thank you that I am an earthen vessel carrying the glorious treasure of Your Holy Spirit. Let Your excellence and power be perfected in my weakness today. (v. 7)
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Prayer for Supernatural Resilience: Lord, when I am hard-pressed on every side, preserve me from being crushed. When I am perplexed and don’t understand, guard my heart from despair. Be my ever-present help. (v. 8-9)
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Prayer for the Manifestation of Christ’s Life: I surrender my flesh, my will, and my self-reliance to You. As I die to myself, I ask that the resurrection life and character of Jesus Christ be vividly manifested in my body, my speech, and my actions. (v. 10-11)
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Prayer for a Faith-Filled Confession: Holy Spirit, fill my mouth with the language of faith. As David declared, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” I choose to believe and therefore speak Your promises over my life, my family, and my situation. (v. 13)
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Prayer for Eternal Perspective: I declare my faith in the God of resurrection. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in me and will ultimately raise me to eternal life. This hope anchors my soul. (v. 14)
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Prayer for Grace to Abound to Others: Father, let every trial I endure and every victory I secure ultimately serve to extend Your grace to others, causing thanksgiving to overflow and bring glory to Your name. (v. 15)
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