24/7 Watch Prayer (November 8 – November 14, 2026)
(I) Intercession for the Nation
1. Entering God’s Destiny — Thanksgiving and Purification
(1) Giving Thanks
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:1–4)
Thank You, heavenly Father, for Your kindness, which leaves us lacking nothing. In every circumstance You are with us, guiding us so that we do not go with the flow of this world but follow You on the paths of righteousness, and leading us through the valley of the shadow of death. Even in our moments of weakness, Your rod and Your staff guide and comfort us, giving us hearts of peace and joy. Thank You for Your grace!
(2) Self-Purification and Repentance
“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’ Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.” (1 Peter 1:15–17)
Lord, forgive us that although we have been baptized and become Your children, we still fall into all kinds of fleshly passions and greed, sinning against God and against others. Grant us a heart of reverence, and help us to repent promptly, to stay watchful and prayerful, and to live out our words and actions according to Your will.
2. For Kings and Those in Authority
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
We pray for New Zealand’s newly formed government. We ask the Lord to guide the Prime Minister and the government, including those in authority over education, healthcare, public safety, the economy, and other departments, that they would act justly, love mercy, and govern this land with a humble heart, so that we may live peaceful and godly lives, and New Zealand may become a nation pleasing to God.
(II) Intercession for the People of This Land — Those in Hardship
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” (Psalm 62:5)
“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” (Psalm 146:5)
New Zealand’s unemployment rate continues to rise and the cost of goods and services continue to climb, leaving many people facing difficulties in finances, daily life, and many other areas.
We ask the Lord to have mercy on those in hardship, granting them salvation and hope, so that they no longer rely on human help alone but look to You and depend on You with their whole hearts, receiving the Lord’s peace and help.
(III) Prayer for the Church
“In that day ‘I will restore David’s fallen shelter—I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins—and will rebuild it as it used to be.'” (Amos 9:11)
“Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked. But the man who sounded the trumpet stayed with me.” (Nehemiah 4:17–18)
We ask the Lord to make the churches of one heart and one mind, keeping watch and interceding for the nation and its government. May the churches be raised up to be watchful in prayer, able to work with one hand and hold a weapon in the other, becoming the Lord’s army, standing in the gap for the nation, rebuilding the foundations of the Christian faith, and becoming a blessing to the nation and its people.
(IV) Prayer for Israel and the Nations
1. For Israel
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'” (Jeremiah 31:3)
“The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.” (Deuteronomy 7:7)
Following Israel’s election, the nation’s political landscape faces new challenges. Negotiations to form a coalition government are still ongoing, and the situation remains unclear.
We ask God to grant wisdom, discernment, and clear vision to Israel’s political leadership, that in the complex negotiations of forming a government they would make decisions that serve the nation’s long-term security and wellbeing. We ask the Lord to grant strength to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), security forces, intelligence personnel, and frontline first responders, that they would be highly alert and capable of guarding the nation and its borders.
2. For the Nations — Countries Where Believers Are Persecuted
“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” (1 Corinthians 12:26)
Surveys show that the vast majority of Christians killed for their faith in 2026 were in Africa south of the Sahara, particularly in regions such as Nigeria. Christians in Myanmar, Mexico, and Syria have also paid the price of their lives for following Christ.
We ask our heavenly Father to have mercy on His children around the world who are persecuted for believing in Him, protecting their lives and strengthening their faith. In their suffering, grant them peace and grace, so that even in persecution they may love You wholeheartedly and stand firm in You.