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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 5, 2026

WEEK 14: KINGDOM FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES  

Day 97 (5 September 2026)

Theme: Families and Communities as Agents of National Transformation

Action item 1: Establish Kingdom families as foundations of national transformation

Genesis 18:17-19 “And the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, 18since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.””

Joshua 24:15 “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.””

Psalm 112:1-2 “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. 2His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.”

  • Father God, establish our families as strong foundations for national transformation. Let our homes be places where You are honoured, Your Word is lived, and righteousness and justice are taught and practised. Give parents grace and wisdom to lead their households in Your ways and to raise children who love You, walk in truth, and serve others with integrity. Let families make a clear and courageous choice to serve You, declaring, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Bless the generations that follow. Let our children and grandchildren be mighty in the earth, grounded in Your truth and marked by righteousness. May what You establish in our homes overflow into our churches, communities, and nation. Lord, build strong Kingdom families whose faith, character, righteousness, and justice become a blessing to our nation and generations to come. We pray in the name of Jesus.

Action item 2: Multiply Kingdom values from families into communities

Matthew 5:13–16 ““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

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; is righteousness endures forever.” 10Now 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.”

1 Peter 4:8–10 “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

  • Father God, let the values You establish in our families overflow into our neighbourhoods, churches, schools, workplaces, and communities. Make our families the salt and light, bringing peace where there is conflict, wisdom where there is confusion, and hope where there is discouragement. Multiply in us a spirit of love, generosity, service, reconciliation, and practical blessing. Give us grace to use what You have entrusted to us to serve others and to do good without growing weary. May our homes become sources of blessing beyond our walls. May our good works shine before others, bringing glory to You and causing thanksgiving to glorify Your name. We pray in Jesus’ name.

Action item 3: Mobilise families and communities to become a blessing to the nation

Jeremiah 29:7 “And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”

Isaiah 58:10-12 “If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul,

then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. 11The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. 12Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.”

Matthew 22:37-40 “Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

  • Father, let Your Kingdom values established in our families overflow beyond our homes and influence our neighbourhoods, churches, schools, workplaces, and communities. Make our families salt and light, bringing peace where there is conflict, wisdom where there is confusion, and love where there is division. Give us grace to be generous, hospitable, and ready to serve. Teach us to use every gift and resource You have entrusted to us to encourage, reconcile, strengthen, and practically bless those around us. Multiply the seeds of righteousness, love, generosity, and good works that are sown through our families. Let our homes become sources of blessing, our communities experience the fruit of Your Kingdom, and our good works cause others to glorify You in Jesus’ name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

  • We decree and declare that Kingdom families are arising throughout South Africa, established in covenant, righteousness, love, truth, and godly order, and that what God establishes within homes will become a foundation for transformation throughout the nation. Genesis 18:17–19; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 112:1–2
  • We decree and declare that parents are being awakened to their responsibility to disciple, nurture, instruct, and intentionally prepare the next generation to walk in the ways of the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Ephesians 6:4; Psalm 78:5–7
  • We decree and declare that Kingdom values established within families are multiplying into neighbourhoods and communities, producing peace, generosity, service, reconciliation, compassion, and mutual responsibility. Matthew 5:13–16; 1 Peter 4:8–10; Romans 12:9–18
  • We decree and declare that families and communities throughout South Africa are becoming builders and restorers, taking responsibility for the welfare of the places where God has planted them. Jeremiah 29:7; Isaiah 58:10–12; Nehemiah 2:17–18
  • We decree and declare that division, hostility, isolation, and relational brokenness are giving way to reconciliation, forgiveness, unity, and the love of Christ within families and communities. Ephesians 4:31–32; Colossians 3:13–14; John 13:34–35
  • We decree and declare that families and communities are becoming places of justice, compassion, generosity, and practical care, strengthening the vulnerable and contributing to the common good. Micah 6:8; Isaiah 58:6–12; Galatians 6:9–10
  • We decree and declare that families, churches, and communities throughout South Africa are taking their rightful responsibility as agents of Kingdom transformation, becoming a blessing to the nation and strengthening the generations to come. Matthew 22:37–40; Genesis 12:2–3; Psalm 145:4

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 238
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
Kempton Park 33
Boksburg 33
Durbanville 33
Hermanus 32
Ermelo 31
Alberton 31
Mossel Bay 29
Nelspruit (Mbombela) 29
Midrand 28
Krugersdorp 21
Benoni 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
Volksrust 11
Kuils River 11
Newcastle 11
Edenvale 11
Scottburgh 10
Vredenburg 10
White River 10
Ladysmith 10
Umhlanga 10
Amanzimtoti 9
Secunda 9
Port Shepstone 9
Welkom 9
Richards Bay 9
Pinetown 9
Worcester 8
Gordon's Bay 8
Germiston 8
Stilfontein 8
Vryheid 7
Machadodorp 7
Randfontein 7
Saldanha 7
Bredasdorp 7
Sasolburg 7
Mthatha 7
Port Alfred 6
Malmesbury 6
Meyerton 6
Knysna 6
Kathu 6
Margate 6
Wellington 6
Jeffrey's Bay 6
Strand 6
Kloof 6
Estcourt 5
Kroonstad 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
Bela-Bela 4
Queenstown (Komani) 4
Aliwal North 4
Zeerust 4
Standerton 4
Thohoyandou 3
Ceres 3
Somerset East 3
Upington 3
Primrose 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
Vredendal 2
Vrede 2
Humansdorp 2
Prieska 2
Kriel 2
Parys 2
Plettenberg Bay 2
Piketberg 2
Heilbron 2
Bethlehem 2
Stutterheim 2
Bethal 2
Beaufort West 2
Frankfort 2
Petrus Steyn 2
St Francis Bay 2
Tulbagh 2
Mtubatuba 2
Vryburg 2
Bhisho 2
Underberg 2
Howick 2
Nigel 2
Graaff-Reinet 2
De Aar 2
Lydenburg 2
Mafikeng 1
Thabazimbi 1
Zastron 1
Carletonville 1
Ficksburg 1
Empangeni 1
Phoenix 1
New Germany 1
Keimoes 1
Cullinan 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
Pofadder 1
Lichtenburg 1
Naboomspruit 1
Grahamstown (Makhanda) 1
Grabouw 1
Fort Beaufort 1
Fochville 1
Sannieshof 1
Delareyville 1
Winterveld 1
Turffontein 1
International & Online Registrations 49