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 15: KINGDOM CULTURE AND BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
Day 102 (10 September 2026)
Theme: Truth and Righteousness in Media and Public Discourse
Praying for truth, integrity, wisdom, justice, and responsibility to govern the media and public discourse in South Africa. Praying for journalists, editors, broadcasters, publishers, content creators, commentators, social media influencers, communication professionals, and public voices to recognise the power and responsibility entrusted to them. Asking God to expose misinformation, manipulation, sensationalism, propaganda, and narratives that distort truth or diminish human dignity, while raising voices that communicate truth with courage, accuracy, wisdom, grace, and accountability. Praying that the information shaping public consciousness will contribute to a society grounded in truth rather than fear, division, deception, or cultural pressure.
*All scriptures (unless otherwise stated) are from The Passion Translation (TPT)
Action item 1: Establish truth, integrity and responsibility in media
Proverbs 12:22 “Live in the truth and keep your promises, and the Lord will keep delighting in you, but he detests a liar.”
Ephesians 4:25 “So discard every form of dishonesty and lying so that you will be known as one who always speaks the truth, for we all belong to one another.”
Proverbs 18:21 “Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.”
- Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, We pray for truth and accuracy to be valued above sensationalism, profit, political agendas, personal influence, or public approval. Enable journalists, editors, publishers, broadcasters, and content creators to exercise their influence with integrity and accountability, recognising the power of their words and platforms to shape public understanding. Father, we pray that the fear of God will be upon them, giving them wisdom, discernment, integrity, and a deep responsibility to communicate truth. Let them not be driven by fear, pressure, personal gain, or the opinions of people, but by a commitment to what is true and right before You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen
Action item 2: Expose deception, manipulation and false narratives
Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who replace darkness with light and light with darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 “but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right. 22Avoid every appearance of evil.”
John 8:31-32 “Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “When you continue to embrace all that I teach, you prove that you are my true followers. 32For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives.”
- Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, We pray that all deception, misinformation, manipulation, propaganda, prejudice, and narratives designed to distort truth or exploit fear will be exposed. Increase discernment among those producing and consuming information, and enable South Africans to test what they hear, examine what they are told, and refuse to participate in spreading falsehood. Father, put a guard over the mouths of those producing content. Let them speak with truth, wisdom, integrity, and accountability, and let every word that is intended to deceive, manipulate, or cause fear be exposed and brought to nothing. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Action item 3: Raise righteous voices that shape public discourse
Proverbs 31:8-9 “But you are to be a king who speaks up on behalf of the disenfranchised and pleads for the legal rights of the defenseless and those who are dying. 9Be a righteous king, judging on behalf of the poor and interceding for those most in need.”
Colossians 4:5-6 “Walk in the wisdom of God as you live before the unbelievers, and make it your duty to make him known. 6Let every word you speak be drenched with grace and tempered with truth and clarity. For then you will be prepared to give a respectful answer to anyone who asks about your faith.”
Matthew 5:14-16 “Your lives light up the world. For how can you hide a city that stands on a hilltop? 15And who would light a lamp and then hide it in an obscure place? Instead, it’s placed where everyone in the house can benefit from its light. 16So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.”
- Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, Raise up men and women of wisdom, courage, integrity, and biblical conviction across journalism, broadcasting, publishing, digital media, entertainment, social platforms, academia, and public commentary. Enable their voices to communicate truth with grace and courage, promote justice and human dignity, challenge destructive narratives, and contribute to constructive national conversation. Father, let the frequency of Your presence be carried through their voices across media channels and into the atmosphere and homes of people. Anoint their voices with the power and presence of Your Spirit, so that minds and hearts will be drawn to Your truth because of Your presence upon their voices. Let their words carry light, truth, wisdom, and conviction, and let their influence bring glory to Jesus and transformation to our nation. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen,
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
- We declare that truth and integrity will prevail in South Africa’s media, and dishonesty will be rejected. (Proverbs 12:22)
- We declare that journalists and content creators will speak truthfully, honestly, and responsibly. (Ephesians 4:25)
- We declare that words spoken through our nation’s media will bring truth, life, healing, and righteousness. (Proverbs 18:21)
- We declare that truth will be restored, and every distortion of good and evil will be exposed. (Isaiah 5:20)
- We declare that South Africans will test what they hear, hold fast to truth, and reject every form of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22)
- We declare that South Africans will embrace God’s truth, walk in it, and experience true freedom. (John 8:31-32)
- We declare that leaders will speak for the vulnerable, defend justice, and uphold the rights of the powerless. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
- We declare that believers will speak with wisdom, grace, truth, and clarity, drawing others toward Christ. (Colossians 4:5–6)
- We declare that God’s people will shine as lights in South Africa, influencing society through righteous lives and good works. (Matthew 5:14-16)
South Africa Prayer Coverage Map
Visualizing where prayer is rising across our nation