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
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
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (Primary anchor scripture – national repentance and healing)
Joel 2:12-13 “Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm.” (Consecration through heartfelt repentance and returning to God)
Leviticus 20:7-8 “Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the Lord your God. And you shall keep My statutes, and perform them: I am the Lord who sanctifies you.” (National holiness and separation unto God)
Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” (National alignment under God’s Lordship)
Daniel 9:4-5 “And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, ‘O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments, we have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments.’” (Identification repentance for national sin)
Romans 12:1 “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Consecration and surrender)
Psalm 24:3-4 “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.” (Purity and spiritual preparation before God)
Personal Prophetic Declarations to Pray every day.
NB: Before embarking on these prayers, 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
WEEK 23: GUARDING THE GATES OF THE NATION
Day 156 (3 November 2026)
Theme: Guarding the Gates of Governance, Justice and Public Administration
Public institutions administer decisions that affect people’s safety, opportunities and access to essential services. Today, we pray over the processes through which laws are applied, contracts awarded, disputes heard and public responsibilities fulfilled. We ask for safeguards that protect these gates against corruption and ensure fair treatment.
Action item 1: Establishing Justice in Public Decisions
Amos 5:15 “Hate evil, love good; establish justice in the gate. It may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
Zechariah 8:16 “These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace;”
Proverbs 21:3 “To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”
- Righteous Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, bringing the gates of governance and public decision-making throughout South Africa before Your throne. We pray over the processes through which legislation is considered, policies are developed, budgets are approved, contracts are awarded and people are appointed to positions of responsibility. Guard these processes against bribery, intimidation, favouritism and manipulation. Where private interests seek to purchase access or influence, strengthen the safeguards that uphold impartiality and public accountability. Where conflicts of interest are concealed, bring truth to light through credible evidence and responsible investigation. Father, strengthen those who refuse to participate in wrongdoing. Give public servants, elected representatives and advisers the courage to reject improper instructions and the wisdom to respond through appropriate channels. Deliver our nation from the acceptance of corruption as an unavoidable part of public life. Restore the conviction that public responsibility must be exercised honestly and that the resources entrusted to government must serve the people. May decisions made within our governing institutions reflect careful consideration, truthful information and a faithful commitment to justice. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Action item 2: Resisting Bribery and Improper Access
Exodus 23:8 “And you shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the discerning and perverts the words of the righteous.”
Proverbs 11:1 “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight.”
Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.”
- Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that faithful stewardship requires careful oversight and a willingness to answer for the responsibilities entrusted to us. We lift before You the people and institutions responsible for examining public expenditure, reviewing administrative conduct, monitoring performance and investigating allegations of wrongdoing. Grant them competence, diligence and freedom from improper interference. Strengthen their ability to recognise warning signs, follow evidence accurately and distinguish genuine failures from unfounded accusations. Father, let accurate records be maintained, necessary information be made available and findings receive proper attention. Where weaknesses have been identified repeatedly, grant the resolve to implement lasting correction. Let recommendations lead to responsible action and verified improvement. Protect those who disclose wrongdoing lawfully and in good faith. Provide trustworthy channels through which concerns can be raised and examined without intimidation or retaliation. Guard oversight itself against political manipulation, selective scrutiny and personal agendas. May accountability be applied fairly, with respect for due process and the dignity of every person. Teach all who exercise public responsibility to receive scrutiny with humility and respond to correction honestly. Let vigilance strengthen our institutions and restore confidence through trustworthy conduct. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Action item 3: Protecting Fair Access to Public Services
Proverbs 31:9 “Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
James 2:1 “My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.”
Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
- Sovereign Lord, we lift before You all who carry responsibility for public policy, budgeting and the delivery of services throughout South Africa. Grant them wisdom to understand the needs of the communities they serve. Help them to consider reliable information, listen carefully to public concerns and recognise the consequences of their decisions for households, workers, businesses and future generations. Father, let the voices of rural communities, people living with disabilities, struggling families and those without influential connections receive proper consideration. Prevent essential needs from being overlooked because the people affected lack power or visibility. We pray that public resources will reach their intended purposes. Strengthen planning, procurement, maintenance and implementation so that commitments produce dependable services. Address the failures that leave communities without reliable water, sanitation, electricity, healthcare, education and safe public infrastructure. Give honest officials perseverance to complete their work and courage to acknowledge where improvement is needed. Establish cooperation across institutions so that communities are served effectively. Teach Your Church to pray faithfully for those in authority, participate responsibly in public life and serve our neighbours with compassion. May the gates of governance become places where the public good is protected and human dignity is upheld. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
*All scriptures (unless otherwise indicated) are NKJV.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
- We declare that truth, justice and peace shall guide decisions at our public gates. (Zechariah 8:16)
- We declare that those entrusted with public responsibility shall stand courageously against bribery, manipulation and the perversion of justice. (Amos 5:15; 1 Corinthians 16:13)
- We declare that integrity shall strengthen the administration of public responsibility. (Proverbs 11:3)
- We declare that the poor, the vulnerable and those without influence shall be heard, and that their dignity and needs shall receive just consideration at the gates of public decision-making. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
- We declare that the Church in South Africa shall persevere in prayer for those in authority and remain faithful in doing good, contributing to a nation where communities can live in peace and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-2; Galatians 6:9)
South Africa Prayer Coverage Map
Visualizing where prayer is rising across our nation