Basic Scripture for 31 October 2025: Prayer Points and Declarations

Basic Scripture for 31 October 2025: Prayer Points and Declarations

Basic Scripture for 31 October 2025

BASIC SCRIPTURE:

JUDGES 11:29-39 (KJV)

29 Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.
30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
31 Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.
32 So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the Lord delivered them into his hands.
33 And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and unto the plain of the vineyards, with a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel.
34 And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.
35 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and I cannot go back.
36 And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the Lord, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the Lord hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.
37 And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my fellows.
38 And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.
39 And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, and he did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel,

FINISH READING==> Devotional Daily Manna Today 31 October 2025

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Prayer Points

1. Prayer for Wisdom Before Making Vows:

   • Lord, guard my mouth and my heart from making rash vows, promises, or decisions, especially when I am under emotional pressure, in spiritual zeal, or desperate for a breakthrough. Grant me wisdom to count the cost before I speak. (Judges 11:30-31)

2. Prayer to Understand God’s True Nature:

   • Father, reveal to me the truth that You are a God of mercy, not a deity who demands human sacrifice. Break every mindset in me that views You as harsh or transactional. I reject any theology that attributes evil or cruel demands to Your will. (This is a corrective prayer based on the misunderstanding in the text).

3. Prayer for the Spirit of Discernment, Not Just Anointing:

   • Lord, You anointed Jephthah with Your Spirit for battle, but his personal judgment was flawed. I pray for more than just anointing for tasks; fill me with Your discernment to make wise, godly decisions in my personal life and relationships. (Judges 11:29, 34-35)

4. Prayer for Our Children and Legacy:

   • Heavenly Father, I cover my children, my spiritual legacy, and my future with the blood of Jesus. I break every generational curse of rash decisions, foolish vows, and misplaced priorities that would destroy the next generation. Let my victories not become the source of their downfall.

5. Prayer for the Grace to Revoke Foolish Vows:

   • Lord, by the mercy available in the New Covenant, if I have made any foolish promise, vow, or commitment that is contrary to Your revealed character and will, I ask for Your grace to repent, revoke it, and be covered by the blood of Jesus, which speaks a better word. (This prayer is based on the superior mediation of Christ).

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Declarations

1. I declare that I will be slow to speak and swift to hear. My words are governed by the Holy Spirit, and I will not make rash vows or promises that I have not carefully considered.

2. I declare that I serve a good God who gave His own Son as the ultimate and final sacrifice. He does not demand or delight in the sacrifice of my children, my destiny, or my well-being. My theology is rooted in the cross of Christ, not in human misunderstanding.

3. I declare that the anointing of God upon my life is matched by the wisdom of God within me. I walk in both power and discernment, ensuring that my personal decisions align with God’s perfect will.

4. I declare that my household is saved and preserved. My spiritual victories will be a blessing, not a curse, to the next generation. My children will meet me with joy, and their futures will not be sacrificed on the altar of my poor judgment.

5. I declare that I am under the grace of Jesus Christ. Where I have made foolish commitments in the past, the blood of Jesus redeems me from that curse. I am not bound to fulfill vows that are sinful, destructive, or born of a misguided spirit. My freedom in Christ is greater than my foolish words.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.