God answers when His people pray in agreement. (Matthew 18:19) The Bible teaches us to pray together—one mind and one voice. (Romans 15:6; Acts 1:14)

Let's unite in praying for South Africa by following the prayer points below. We encourage you to set aside time on South Africa's National Prayer Day (and Pentecost) to call on God for our nation. 
 

All of these with their minds in full agreement devoted themselves steadfastly to prayer... Acts 1:14

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1. Glorify God’s Name (Psalm 115)

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2. Pray with thanksgiving (Psalm 107:1)

 

3. Humble yourself before the Lord (Isaiah 66:1; 2 Chronicles 7:14)

 

4. Confess wrongdoing and mindsets contrary to God’s purpose and ways (2 Corinthians 5:17)

 

5. Remove everything that keeps us from putting God first (Exodus 20:3)

 

6. Ask for forgiveness and turn to God with all your heart (Acts 3:19-21; 2 Corinthians 3:16)

 

7. Wisdom, Godly reverence and righteousness for the country’s leaders (Proverbs 25:5; 1 Timothy 2:2)

 

8. Protection and strength to law enforcement and the ability to carry out their tasks with justice and honour (Romans 13:4)

 

9. Protection for those working at the forefront of the pandemic (Psalm 34:7)

 

10. Against sickness, disease and death (Acts 3:6)

 

11. Healing and restoration for those infected by the virus (Luke 4:18-19)

 

12. Comfort to those who have lost loved ones (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

 

13. Finances to be blessed, financial miracles and multiplication (Psalm 23:1)

 

14. For the economy, enterprises, small businesses, business owners and employees (Deuteronomy 28:12)

 

15. Provision for the poor and the homeless (Proverbs 19:17)

 

16. Prosperity and restoration for those who lost jobs, income, business contracts, property, etc. (Haggai 2:8)

 

17. Industries affected the lockdown (Matthew 6:3; James 5:18)

 

18. Wisdom and strategy for easing the lockdown restrictions (Isaiah 30:21)

 

19. Wisdom and strategy for the Department of Education regarding the school year, universities, colleges, etc. (Joel 2:25)

 

20. Protection over families, households and marriages (Mark 10:9; Deuteronomy 28:2-6)

 

21. Protection over the sick, the vulnerable and the elderly (Psalm 9:10)

 

22. A reversal of the disease in our nation (Exodus 23:25)

 

23. Against fake news and false rumours (John 17:17)

 

24. Peace, calmness, faith and hope in the Lord (Isaiah 41:10)

 

25. For the nation of South Africa (Isaiah 59:19)

 

26. Medical field for creative ideas in finding a cure and eliminating the virus (Jeremiah 33:6)

 

27. The Church and Church leaders (Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14)

 

28. The Body of Christ to be restored in its fullness (Joel 2:24)

 

29. Holiness restored to the Church (2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Peter 1:15-16)

 

30. Believers to pray persistently (1 Thessalonians 5:16)

 

31. Unity among believers (Psalm 133:1)

 

32. Souls to be saved (Acts 2:41; Matthew 9:38)

 

33. Breaking the plans of destruction over the nation (Psalm 81:14)

 

34. Take back territory for God’s purpose in the nation (Joshua 1:3)

 

35. God to give us power and dominion over the enemy (Psalm 110:1)

 

36. Healing, breakthrough, signs, wonders & miracles (Acts 10:38)

 

37. Refreshing that flows from God’s presence over South Africa (Acts 3:19-21)

 

38. A move of God (Ezekiel 37:4-5; Malachi 4:6)

 

39. God’s glory in our nation (Psalm 24:9)

 

40. Praise the Lord (Psalm 96:2-4), Amen