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Basic Scripture Today 23rd August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
Saturday, 23rd August 2025.
BASIC SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY – 23RD AUGUST 2025
MARK 10:46-52 (NKJV)
46 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.”
50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.
51 So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.”
52 Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.
REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
The story of Blind Bartimaeus is a powerful lesson in persistent faith and divine response. Bartimaeus was in a position of helplessness (blind and begging), but he refused to let his condition or the crowd’s discouragement silence him. He recognized Jesus as the Messiah (“Son of David”) and cried out for mercy. His faith was demonstrated by his persistent shouting and his immediate action when Jesus called him (throwing aside his garment, which likely represented his only worldly possession and his old identity as a beggar). Jesus’ question, “What do you want Me to do for you?” is profound; it forced Bartimaeus to articulate his specific need. His direct faith received a direct miracle: “your faith has made you well.” This scripture teaches us to cry out to Jesus with persistence, to cast aside whatever holds us back, and to approach Him with specific, faith-filled requests. Basic Scripture Today 23rd August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
FINISH READING ==> Our Daily Manna ODM 23rd August 2025 THEY TRIED TO SILENCE HIM
PRAYER POINTS
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Pray for Spiritual Insight and Vision: “Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. I cry out for spiritual sight. Open the eyes of my heart to see You clearly, to perceive Your truth in Your word, and to discern Your path for my life. Remove every form of spiritual blindness from me.” (v. 51)
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Pray for Persistent, Undeterred Faith: “Father, grant me the tenacity of Bartimaeus. When the enemy or circumstances try to silence my prayers and my faith, empower me to cry out all the more. I refuse to be quieted until I receive my answer from You.” (v. 48) Basic Scripture Today 23rd August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
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Pray to Cast Aside Hindrances: “Today, I actively throw aside the ‘garment’ of my past, my limitations, my doubts, and anything that would hinder me from running to Jesus. I let go of everything to lay hold of my miracle.” (v. 50)
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Pray for a Specific Miracle: “In response to Your question, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’, I present my specific need to You, Lord [Mention your specific need here]. I ask not vaguely, but with faith, believing that You are both willing and able.” (v. 51)
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Pray for a Testimony that Leads Others: “Just as Jesus stood still for Bartimaeus, I pray You would arrest heaven’s attention for my situation. Let my miracle be immediate and undeniable, so that my testimony will cause many to glorify God and follow Jesus.” (v. 49, 52)
DECLARATIONS
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“I declare that I recognize Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David. He is my only source of mercy and help.” Basic Scripture Today 23rd August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
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“I declare that no voice of discouragement will silence my faith. The more I am opposed, the louder my cry of faith will become.”
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“I declare that I am throwing aside every weight and sin that so easily ensnares me. I am rising and coming to Jesus with expectation.”
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“I declare that my faith is specific and effective. I know what I need from the Lord, and I receive it now by faith in Jesus’ name.”
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“I declare that my faith has made me whole! I receive my miracle immediately and I will follow Jesus all the days of my life, testifying of His goodness.”
May your persistent faith attract a immediate miracle today. Go forth with your spiritual eyes open! Basic Scripture Today 23rd August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
