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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

Saturday, September 19, 2026

WEEK 16: STEWARDSHIP, INNOVATION AND NATIONAL PROSPERITY 

Day 111 (19 September 2026)

Theme: Sustainable National Prosperity and Shared Flourishing

Praying for South Africa to experience sustainable and broad-based prosperity founded upon righteousness, wisdom, productive enterprise, responsible stewardship, innovation, and economic participation. Praying for economic systems, policies, institutions, businesses, and leaders that create an environment in which people can work, build, invest, innovate, trade, and prosper responsibly. Asking God to establish an economy that creates genuine opportunity, strengthens families and communities, develops productive capacity, reduces destructive dependency, and enables prosperity to extend beyond a small portion of society. Praying that the wealth and productive potential of South Africa will increasingly be developed and stewarded for the common good, so that the nation may flourish and have capacity to bless others.

*All scriptures (unless otherwise stated) are from New King James Version (NKJV)

Action item 1: Establish the foundations of sustainable prosperity.

Proverbs 10:22 ““The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.”

Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.”

Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.”

  • Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, establish righteous and sustainable foundations for prosperity in South Africa. Deliver our nation from economic practices that produce temporary gain while creating long-term destruction. Give wisdom to leaders, businesses, investors, institutions, and individuals to make decisions that build rather than consume, develop rather than exploit, and strengthen rather than weaken the foundations of the economy. Let prosperity be accompanied by righteousness, integrity, diligence, wisdom, and responsible stewardship. Establish economic practices that can endure across generations. May the prosperity of South Africa not be built upon corruption, exploitation, dishonesty, or the suffering of others, but upon productive work, innovation, enterprise, justice, and faithful stewardship. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Action item 2: Create economic systems that enable broad participation and shared flourishing.

Deuteronomy 15:7-8 “If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, 8but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.”

Isaiah 65:21-23 “They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; 22They shall not plant and another eat; For as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, and My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth children for trouble; for they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.”

Micah 4:4 “But everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the LORD of hosts has spoken.

  • Father, establish economic structures in South Africa that enable people to participate meaningfully and productively in the economy. Open pathways to ownership, enterprise, employment, markets, capital, skills, technology, infrastructure, and opportunity. Where systems exclude, bring reform. Where opportunity is unnecessarily concentrated, create pathways for wider participation. Where people are trapped in dependency, release sustainable avenues toward productive independence. Where workers are exploited, establish justice. Where entrepreneurs are hindered from building, remove unnecessary barriers. Let people be able to build houses, establish enterprises, plant, produce, trade, employ, and enjoy the fruit of their labour. May economic participation increasingly lead to dignity, stability, resilience, and flourishing for families and communities throughout South Africa. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Action item 3: Multiply prosperity that strengthens generations and communities.

Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”

2 Corinthians 9:8-11 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9As it is written: ‘He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.’10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.”

Deuteronomy 8:18 “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”

  • Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, teach South Africa to steward prosperity with wisdom and purpose. Where You release increase, teach us to preserve, invest, multiply, share, and transfer it responsibly. Let prosperity strengthen families rather than destroy them. Let businesses become stronger, communities become more resilient, and future generations inherit foundations upon which they can build. Give wisdom to those entrusted with wealth and resources to use them for productive purposes and for the advancement of the common good. Release a generation that understands that wealth is not merely something to possess, but something to steward. Let abundance produce generosity, investment, employment, innovation, education, infrastructure, opportunity, and sustainable development. May the prosperity released in South Africa become a source of thanksgiving to You and a blessing to generations yet to come. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

  • We decree and declare that South Africa’s prosperity will increasingly be founded upon righteousness, wisdom, diligence, productive work, innovation, enterprise, and faithful stewardship. (Proverbs 10:22; Proverbs 21:5)
  • We decree and declare that economic systems and structures that produce corruption, exploitation, exclusion, waste, and destructive dependency will be confronted, reformed, and replaced with systems that promote justice, productivity, opportunity, and responsible participation. (Isaiah 10:1-2; Micah 6:8)
  • We decree and declare that South Africans will increasingly have access to meaningful opportunities to work, build, own, invest, trade, innovate, and participate productively in the economy. (Isaiah 65:21–23; Deuteronomy 15:7-8)
  • We decree and declare that productive capacity will increase throughout South Africa and that businesses, industries, farms, enterprises, and communities will increasingly flourish. (Psalm 90:17; Deuteronomy 28:12)
  • We decree and declare that prosperity will not be concentrated merely for personal consumption, but will increasingly be stewarded, invested, multiplied, and used to strengthen families and communities. (2 Corinthians 9:8-11; 1 Timothy 6:17-19)
  • We decree and declare that a generational economy is being established in South Africa, where what is built and stewarded today creates foundations and opportunities for generations to come. (Proverbs 13:22; Psalm 112:1-3)
  • We decree and declare that South Africa will experience sustainable prosperity that strengthens the nation, serves the common good, and positions her to become a blessing to the nations. (Genesis 12:2-3; Psalm 67:1-2)

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 240
Pretoria 214
Johannesburg 104
Durban 87
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) 63
Centurion 54
Bloemfontein 48
Randburg 41
Roodepoort 39
Pietermaritzburg 38
East London 38
George 37
Polokwane (Pietersburg) 34
Kempton Park 33
Durbanville 33
Boksburg 33
Hermanus 32
Ermelo 31
Alberton 31
Midrand 29
Mossel Bay 29
Nelspruit (Mbombela) 29
Benoni 22
Krugersdorp 21
Somerset West 20
Klerksdorp 19
Vereeniging 19
Paarl 18
Stellenbosch 18
Rustenburg 18
Sandton 17
Brits 17
Potchefstroom 16
Vanderbijlpark 16
Ballito 16
Springs 16
Witbank (Emalahleni) 16
Tzaneen 15
Soweto 15
Mahikeng 15
Robertson 14
Kimberley 13
Oudtshoorn 12
Middelburg 11
Kuils River 11
Newcastle 11
Volksrust 11
Edenvale 11
Scottburgh 10
Vredenburg 10
White River 10
Umhlanga 10
Ladysmith 10
Amanzimtoti 9
Secunda 9
Port Shepstone 9
Welkom 9
Richards Bay 9
Pinetown 9
Gordon's Bay 8
Worcester 8
Germiston 8
Stilfontein 8
Vryheid 7
Machadodorp 7
Saldanha 7
Randfontein 7
Bredasdorp 7
Sasolburg 7
Mthatha 7
Malmesbury 6
Port Alfred 6
Meyerton 6
Knysna 6
Kathu 6
Margate 6
Wellington 6
Jeffrey's Bay 6
Strand 6
Kloof 6
Kroonstad 5
Estcourt 5
Modimolle 5
Phalaborwa 5
Springbok 5
Swellendam 5
Westville 5
Douglas 4
Brakpan 4
Gansbaai 4
Montagu 4
Uitenhage 4
Bedfordview 4
Sabie 4
Hillcrest 4
Queenstown (Komani) 4
Aliwal North 4
Bela-Bela 4
Standerton 4
Zeerust 4
Thohoyandou 3
Ceres 3
Somerset East 3
Primrose 3
Upington 3
Groot-Brakrivier 3
Katlehong 3
Mokopane 3
Caledon 3
Lephalale 3
Velddrif 3
Harrismith 3
Hopetown 3
Piet Retief 3
Bothaville 3
Giyani 3
Paul Roux 3
Kuruman 2
Queensburgh 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
Underberg 2
Howick 2
Nigel 2
Mtubatuba 2
Vryburg 2
Bhisho 2
Lydenburg 2
Graaff-Reinet 2
De Aar 2
Mafikeng 1
Thabazimbi 1
Zastron 1
Carletonville 1
Cullinan 1
Ficksburg 1
Empangeni 1
Phoenix 1
New Germany 1
Keimoes 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
Grahamstown (Makhanda) 1
Grabouw 1
Fort Beaufort 1
Fochville 1
Sannieshof 1
Delareyville 1
Winterveld 1
Turffontein 1
International & Online Registrations 49