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365 Day Prayer Shield Over South Africa

What if the Church prayed without ceasing — not for a season, but for a whole year?

We are inviting every believer, every church, and every prayer network to join us in placing a 365-day prayer shield over our nation. One hour at a time. One heart at a time. Together.

When every slot is filled, South Africa will be covered in 24/7 unbroken intercession — crying out for healing, for breakthrough, and for God’s hand to move powerfully across our land.

How it works: Book one or more hourly prayer slots across the full year. When all slots are filled, we achieve continuous, unbroken prayer coverage over the nation. Daily prayer points will be available below the calendar to guide your time with God.

This is your invitation.
This is our moment.
Will you take your place on the wall?

How to Book Your Slots

1. Select the Date: Click on a day in the calendar grid below. 2. Select Hourly Slots: Choose one or more hours you wish to cover. 3. Confirm Selection: Click the "Confirm" button to finalize your commitment.
No bookings yet. Needs your cover!
Some hours covered. Let's fill the gaps.
Fully covered! However, you are welcome to book these times too. The more prayer cover, the better!

Our goal is to turn the whole calendar Green so our nation is covered with Prayer, 24/7! If you see a Red or Yellow day or hour slot, that is a great place to start.

Tip: You can select multiple hours across all the months before clicking confirm. Once confirmed, you can download your slots to sync with your mobile calendar.

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Scriptural Anchors during these 365 Days of Prayer

Psalm 2: God’s sovereignty over the nations; “Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance.”
1 Timothy 2:1-4: Prayers and intercessions for all people, especially those in authority, so that we may live peaceful and godly lives.

Personal Prophetic Declarations to Pray every day.

NB: Before praying every day during your slot, pronounce these declarations which establish:

  • The Lordship of Jesus Christ over your life (authority and alignment)
  • Justification and covering (blood and righteousness)
  • Protection (Isaiah 54:17 principle)
  • Consecration and separation (holiness and spiritual boundaries)

I declare that my life and all that concerns me is under the Lordship of Jesus Christ (Romans 14:8; Colossians 1:16–18).
I declare that the blood of Jesus speaks on my behalf, and I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (Hebrews 12:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
I declare that no weapon formed against me or all that concerns me shall prosper because of these intercessory prayers, in Jesus’ Name (Isaiah 54:17).
I separate myself from all ungodly soul ties, monitoring spirits, and familiar spirits, in the Name of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 6:17; Colossians 2:15). Amen.

Prayer Scriptures

During your prayer slot if you have worked through the daily prayer points or at any given time if you are not sure what to pray exactly, use this PDF below and read the scriptures out loud. There is power in God’s Word and praying through scriptures.

Today's Prayer Points

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Prayer Points
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Week 2: Personal & Household Consecration (Praying for the Family),
We continue on the theme for family, this week we are looking at the sub –
theme of personal and household consecration. We are examining our
personal hearts as part of the unity in the family and what we have and are
contributing. The Lord requires righteous families so we can have righteous
communities and nation.

DAY 5

ACTION ITEM 1: TRUST AND FAITH IN GOD

Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in
all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not
see.”

Isaiah 26:3–4
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in
You. Trust in the LORD forever…”

Focus: Building faith in God.

Direction: Repent for fear.

Declare a new spiritual order: Faith over fear.

Spiritual Outcome: Confidence in God.

PRAYER FOR TRUST AND FAITH IN GOD

Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we come before You
acknowledging that our trust has not always been fully in You. Your Word in
Proverbs 3:5–6 calls us to trust You with all our hearts and not lean on our own
understanding, yet we repent for the times we have relied on our own wisdom,
allowed fear to lead us, and doubted Your guidance. Lord, forgive us for every place
where anxiety, control, and uncertainty have replaced faith.
Father, Your Word declares in Hebrews 11:1 that faith is the assurance of things
hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Teach us to walk by faith and not by
sight. As it is written in Isaiah 26:3–4, keep our hearts in perfect peace as we fix our
minds on You and choose to trust You completely. Strengthen our faith, Lord, in
every season; whether in abundance or in lack. We declare that our confidence is in
You alone, and from this day forward, we will trust You fully, walk in faith boldly,
and rest in Your perfect peace, in Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.

ACTION ITEM 2: FAMILY PURPOSE AND DESTINY

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”

Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God
prepared in advance for us to do.”

Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”

Focus: Aligning with God’s purpose.

Direction: Seek God’s will.

Declare a new spiritual order: Purpose alignment.

Spiritual Outcome: Direction.

PRAYER FOR FAMILY PURPOSE AND DESTINY

Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we come before You
acknowledging that You are the Author of our lives and the One who has ordained
our family’s purpose. Your Word in Jeremiah 29:11 declares that You have plans for
us – plans filled with hope and a future; yet we repent for the times we have pursued
our own paths, ignored Your direction, or lived without intentional alignment to Your
will. Lord, forgive us where we have allowed confusion, distraction, or fear to derail
the destiny You have prepared for our family.
Father, Your Word says in Ephesians 2:10 that we are Your workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus for good works that You prepared in advance. Teach us to walk in those
works as a family. And according to Proverbs 19:21, though we may have many
plans, it is Your purpose that will prevail; so we surrender our plans to You today.

Align our hearts, decisions, and direction with Your divine will. Reveal our collective
assignment and give us unity, wisdom, and obedience to walk it out. We declare that
our family will fulfill its God-given purpose, walking in destiny, impact, and
generational blessing, in Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.

ACTION ITEM 3: PROTECTION OVER THE FAMILY

Psalm 91:1–2, 11
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High… He is my refuge and my fortress…
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”

Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper…”

2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil
one.”

Focus: Spiritual protection.

Direction: Pray over family.

Declare a new spiritual order: Divine covering.

Spiritual Outcome: Safety.

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION OVER THE FAMILY

Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we come before You and place
our family under Your divine covering. Your Word in Psalm 91:1–2, 11 declares that
as we dwell in Your presence, You are our refuge and fortress, and You command
Your angels to guard us in all our ways. Lord, we repent for any place where we have
trusted in our own strength or neglected to abide fully in You. Today, we choose to
dwell under the shadow of the Almighty and to make You our dwelling place.
Father, Your Word says in Isaiah 54:17 that no weapon formed against us shall
prosper, and in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 that You are faithful to strengthen and protect us
from the evil one. We declare Your protection over every member of our family;
spirit, soul, and body. We cancel every assignment of the enemy, seen and unseen,
and we establish Your covering over our home. Surround us with Your peace, guard
our hearts and minds, and let Your presence be a wall of fire around us. From this day
forward, we walk in divine protection, security, and confidence in You, in Jesus
Christ’s name, Amen.

South Africa Prayer Coverage Map

Visualizing where prayer is rising across our nation

175
Cities Praying
47
International & Online Registrations
1 intercessor
2-9 intercessors
10+ intercessors
How to read the map: Red circles = 1 intercessor, Orange = 2-9 intercessors, Green = 10+ intercessors. Larger circles indicate more intercessors. Map shows only physical locations in South Africa.

Cities Praying (175)

Cape Town 219
Pretoria 203
Johannesburg 100
Durban 81
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) 56
Centurion 49
Randburg 41
Bloemfontein 40
Roodepoort 38
Pietermaritzburg 37
East London 37
George 36
Polokwane (Pietersburg) 33
Boksburg 32
Kempton Park 31
Ermelo 31
Hermanus 31
Durbanville 30
Alberton 28
Nelspruit (Mbombela) 28
Midrand 27
Mossel Bay 26
Vereeniging 19
Krugersdorp 19
Klerksdorp 19
Somerset West 19
Benoni 18
Paarl 18
Stellenbosch 18
Sandton 17
Brits 17
Springs 16
Ballito 16
Rustenburg 16
Witbank (Emalahleni) 15
Potchefstroom 15
Tzaneen 15
Vanderbijlpark 15
Mahikeng 14
Robertson 13
Soweto 13
Kimberley 12
Oudtshoorn 11
Middelburg 11
Kuils River 11
Newcastle 11
Volksrust 11
White River 10
Scottburgh 10
Umhlanga 9
Amanzimtoti 9
Secunda 9
Vredenburg 9
Welkom 9
Richards Bay 8
Edenvale 8
Pinetown 8
Ladysmith 8
Stilfontein 8
Worcester 8
Germiston 8
Port Shepstone 8
Machadodorp 7
Saldanha 7
Gordon's Bay 7
Bredasdorp 7
Sasolburg 7
Mthatha 7
Malmesbury 6
Vryheid 6
Port Alfred 6
Meyerton 6
Randfontein 6
Knysna 6
Kathu 6
Margate 6
Wellington 6
Kloof 5
Modimolle 5
Phalaborwa 5
Strand 5
Springbok 5
Jeffrey's Bay 5
Queenstown (Komani) 4
Aliwal North 4
Standerton 4
Swellendam 4
Westville 4
Zeerust 4
Douglas 4
Kroonstad 4
Gansbaai 4
Estcourt 4
Uitenhage 4
Bedfordview 4
Sabie 4
Hillcrest 4
Piet Retief 3
Bela-Bela 3
Paul Roux 3
Giyani 3
Thohoyandou 3
Brakpan 3
Ceres 3
Somerset East 3
Upington 3
Primrose 3
Montagu 3
Groot-Brakrivier 3
Katlehong 3
Mokopane 3
Caledon 3
Lephalale 3
Harrismith 3
Hopetown 3
Underberg 2
Howick 2
Nigel 2
Mtubatuba 2
Vryburg 2
Bothaville 2
Bhisho 2
Lydenburg 2
Graaff-Reinet 2
De Aar 2
Kuruman 2
Vrede 2
Humansdorp 2
Vredendal 2
Parys 2
Plettenberg Bay 2
Piketberg 2
Prieska 2
Kriel 2
Beaufort West 2
Heilbron 2
Bethlehem 2
Stutterheim 2
Bethal 2
St Francis Bay 2
Frankfort 2
Petrus Steyn 2
Tulbagh 2
Velddrif 2
Grahamstown (Makhanda) 1
Grabouw 1
Fort Beaufort 1
Fochville 1
Delareyville 1
Winterveld 1
Turffontein 1
Queensburgh 1
Mafikeng 1
Thabazimbi 1
Zastron 1
Carletonville 1
Cullinan 1
Ficksburg 1
Empangeni 1
Phoenix 1
New Germany 1
Port Saint John's 1
Musina 1
Cofimvaba 1
Koffiefontein 1
Eshowe 1
KwaDukuza 1
Coligny 1
Mount Fletcher 1
Reitz 1
Hartswater 1
Sibasa 1
Naboomspruit 1
Pofadder 1
Lichtenburg 1
International & Online Registrations 47