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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.
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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

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

Thursday, August 27, 2026

WEEK 13: THE CHURCH AS SALT AND LIGHT     

Day 88 (27 August 2026)

Theme: The Church’s Prophetic Voice In Society 

Praying for the Church in South Africa to embrace her prophetic responsibility within society by discerning the mind and purposes of God and faithfully bringing His truth, righteousness, wisdom, and perspective into the environments where people, institutions, and culture are being shaped. Praying for believers who will neither remain silent in the face of unrighteousness nor speak from human opinion, but will be governed by Scripture, led by the Holy Spirit, and motivated by the love and purposes of God.

Action item 1: Pray for the Church to discern the times and the mind of God.

1 Chronicles 12:32 (KJV) “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.”

Romans 12:2 (KJV) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

John 16:13 (KJV) “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”

  • Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, awaken spiritual discernment within Your Church. Give us understanding of the times in which we are living and wisdom to know what Your people ought to do. Deliver us from reacting merely to headlines, public opinion, political pressure, cultural trends, or human reasoning. Renew our minds through Your Word and teach us to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. Give Your Church eyes to see beyond the surface and discern the deeper spiritual and moral realities affecting our communities, institutions, and nation. May we not be a Church that is constantly surprised by the direction of society, but a discerning people who understand Your purposes and respond according to Your wisdom. Amen.

Action item 2: Pray for courage to speak truth with righteousness and love.

Ephesians 4:15 (KJV) “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:”

2 Timothy 1:7–8 (KJV) “7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;”

Micah 6:8 (KJV) He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

  • Father, give Your Church courage to speak truth in a generation where truth is increasingly contested. Remove fear of rejection, intimidation, persecution, or loss of influence. Establish within Your people a holy confidence that comes from knowing that we represent Christ. Teach us to speak truth without arrogance and to confront unrighteousness without hatred. Let our prophetic voice be governed by love, humility, justice, wisdom, and compassion. Where correction is needed, give us grace to correct. Where warning is necessary, give us courage to warn. Where hope is needed, give us words that restore. Let the Church never use truth as a weapon for personal agendas, but faithfully represent the heart and purposes of Christ; we pray in Jesus Christ’s name.

Action item 3: Pray for God’s truth to influence the places that shape society.

Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV)14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Proverbs 11:10–11(KJV) “10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”

Jeremiah 29:7 (KJV) “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”

  • Father, in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ, let the prophetic witness of Your Church penetrate every place where the values and direction of our society are being shaped. Raise believers who will carry Your wisdom into communities, institutions, workplaces, education, business, government, media, arts, and every sphere where culture is formed. Let biblical truth influence decisions. Let righteousness influence policies and practices. Let justice influence systems. Let compassion influence how people are treated. Let integrity influence leadership and stewardship. Teach Your Church not merely to identify what is wrong in society, but to become part of the righteous solution. Position Your people strategically and give them favour, wisdom, courage, and credibility to influence their environments for the glory of Christ. May the Church become a faithful prophetic presence whose influence contributes to the transformation of communities, institutions, and culture throughout South Africa.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

  • We decree and declare that the church will be influential in turning the country into a Christian nation. Matthew 28:19–20
  • We decree and declare that the church will be influential in the drafts of legislation and the laws of the land. Proverbs 29:2
  • We decree and declare that the prophetic voice will be found in all the influential mountains and will lead the country into righteousness. Amos 3:7.

South Africa Prayer Coverage Map

Visualizing where prayer is rising across our nation

177
Cities Praying
49
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 (177)

Cape Town 237
Pretoria 214
Johannesburg 104
Durban 87
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) 62
Centurion 54
Bloemfontein 48
Randburg 41
Roodepoort 39
East London 38
Pietermaritzburg 37
George 37
Polokwane (Pietersburg) 34
Boksburg 33
Durbanville 33
Kempton Park 33
Hermanus 32
Ermelo 31
Alberton 31
Nelspruit (Mbombela) 29
Mossel Bay 29
Midrand 28
Krugersdorp 21
Benoni 21
Somerset West 20
Klerksdorp 19
Vereeniging 19
Stellenbosch 18
Rustenburg 18
Paarl 18
Sandton 17
Brits 17
Springs 16
Witbank (Emalahleni) 16
Potchefstroom 16
Vanderbijlpark 16
Ballito 16
Soweto 15
Mahikeng 15
Tzaneen 15
Robertson 14
Oudtshoorn 12
Kimberley 12
Kuils River 11
Newcastle 11
Volksrust 11
Edenvale 11
Middelburg 11
Scottburgh 10
Vredenburg 10
White River 10
Umhlanga 10
Ladysmith 10
Secunda 9
Port Shepstone 9
Welkom 9
Richards Bay 9
Pinetown 9
Amanzimtoti 9
Germiston 8
Stilfontein 8
Worcester 8
Gordon's Bay 8
Sasolburg 7
Bredasdorp 7
Mthatha 7
Vryheid 7
Machadodorp 7
Saldanha 7
Randfontein 7
Wellington 6
Strand 6
Jeffrey's Bay 6
Kloof 6
Malmesbury 6
Port Alfred 6
Meyerton 6
Knysna 6
Kathu 6
Margate 6
Modimolle 5
Phalaborwa 5
Springbok 5
Swellendam 5
Westville 5
Kroonstad 5
Estcourt 5
Uitenhage 4
Bedfordview 4
Sabie 4
Hillcrest 4
Queenstown (Komani) 4
Aliwal North 4
Bela-Bela 4
Standerton 4
Zeerust 4
Douglas 4
Brakpan 4
Gansbaai 4
Montagu 4
Groot-Brakrivier 3
Katlehong 3
Mokopane 3
Caledon 3
Lephalale 3
Hopetown 3
Velddrif 3
Harrismith 3
Piet Retief 3
Bothaville 3
Paul Roux 3
Giyani 3
Thohoyandou 3
Ceres 3
Somerset East 3
Upington 3
Primrose 3
Beaufort West 2
Heilbron 2
Bethlehem 2
Stutterheim 2
Bethal 2
St Francis Bay 2
Frankfort 2
Petrus Steyn 2
Tulbagh 2
Underberg 2
Howick 2
Nigel 2
Mtubatuba 2
Vryburg 2
Bhisho 2
Lydenburg 2
Graaff-Reinet 2
De Aar 2
Kuruman 2
Queensburgh 2
Vrede 2
Humansdorp 2
Vredendal 2
Parys 2
Plettenberg Bay 2
Piketberg 2
Prieska 2
Kriel 2
Mount Fletcher 1
Sibasa 1
Reitz 1
Hartswater 1
Naboomspruit 1
Pofadder 1
Lichtenburg 1
Sannieshof 1
Grahamstown (Makhanda) 1
Grabouw 1
Fort Beaufort 1
Fochville 1
Turffontein 1
Delareyville 1
Winterveld 1
Mafikeng 1
Thabazimbi 1
Zastron 1
Carletonville 1
Keimoes 1
Cullinan 1
Ficksburg 1
Empangeni 1
Phoenix 1
New Germany 1
Coligny 1
Port Saint John's 1
Musina 1
Cofimvaba 1
Koffiefontein 1
Eshowe 1
KwaDukuza 1
International & Online Registrations 49