8 Prayer Watches

Merge into the night seasons with a heart of prayer.

6pm-9pm / The Evening Watch

Matthew 14:20 – Jesus

Seeding into your future / Sewing into your tomorrow.

9pm-midnight / The Night Watch

Psalm 119:148 – King David

My eyes are wide awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.

People who lean into this prayer watch – many of them experience translation later at night.

Philip / Elijah / Ezekiel

It can also take place when you are asleep. The mind and body needs rest, but the spirit doesn’t need

rest. If you go into the night season prayed up, you are primed for translation.
Midnight-3am / The Third Watch – the lonely watch

This is the time when God sends out His special forces.

Divine Anointing on this time for setting prisoners free.

Acts 16:25 – Paul and Silas were praying and singing and they were set free.

To release people out of things that they can’t get out unless you go in with intercessory prayer. – Set

the people free. The enemy is slain at night. God will give you His best. He will send mighty angels to

stand with you. Warring angels are different.

During a time of fasting, Steven had a vision and he saw the warring angel who was alert and in

position. And another warring angels came in looked fresh and sharp and had black hair and he

walked up and relieved the angel that had been with me for the last 3 years (the warring angel had

grey hair and he looked fatigued).

If you don’t pray, there are people that will literally die and go to hell unless you pray.
(2:30) 3am-6am / The Fourth Watch/ Mystery Realm Watch

Some people start this watch at 2:30 because they want the best of both realms.

This is when your body is in it’s deepest sleep.

90% of his dreams have happened just before he wakes up.

Matthew 14:25 (now in the fourth watch…) Jesus walked on the water up to the boat.

The veil gets real thin and you start.

What comes out of this is amazing what it will do in your life and in your walk with the Lord.

Leopard

Any believer has more power than Satan. Greater is He that is in you…

Towards the end of the watch – Job 38:12 – the Lord talks to Job

Tremendous spiritual activity going on / angels and demons

6am-9am / The Fifth Watch / Morning Watch

The equipping time

Acts 2:14 – It is only the 3rd hour of the day (9pm?)

9AM- Noon / Practice the Lord’s presence and pray without ceasing

Noon-3pm / Prayer watch of protection for loved ones

You can intercede for those who God lays on your heart.

There’s an anointing to go under the shadow of his wings at 1pm or 2pm

3pm-6pm / The 8th Watch /

There’s an anointing on this watch –

Close of business day.

At 3pm, the Lord said, “it is finished”.

This is the time to ask God for something special, including spiritual gifts.

Understanding the Eight Prayer Watches

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In James 5:16 (NIV), we are told that the “prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” As we
pray, we stand watch over our families, cities, and nations. Just as men stood on city walls in the Bible to
watch for approaching danger, God calls us to be modern-day watchmen and warn those who are in
danger (2 Kings 9:17-18).
We are to watch not only for the enemy’s activity but also for the manifestation of God’s plans. If we
watch for the enemy and announce his activity, we can avert the devil’s plans to steal, kill and destroy
what God has for us. Jesus said in Matthew 24:43, “But know this, if the good man of the house had
known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his
house to be broken up.”
Today more than ever, it is important that we pray and seek the mind of the Lord: “Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Major decisions we are confronted with
require us to know God’s individual will for our lives.
With the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can discover God’s will and expose the plans of the enemy through
strategic prayer.
The Bible speaks of “watches,” which are specific times of the day or night. There are basically eight
watches covering 24 hours. This is because everyone has a prayer watch, even though they may not know
it. This is why you may find yourself repeatedly praying at specific times of the day or evening. If you
have ever been awakened during the night or are wondering why you are being led to pray at specific
times, it is probably because God wants you to pray or intercede for someone. Every prayer watch has a
purpose.

First Watch (The Evening Watch from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.)
A Time of Quiet Reflection
Jesus used the Evening Watch to go aside and pray (Matthew 14:15-23). After the business of the day is a
time to release anxieties to the Lord before going to sleep. This is a time to meditate on God’s Word.
Meditation quiets our emotions, realigns our mind, and frees our will to do the will of God. What we
could not hear clearly earlier in the day, we begin to hear during this time. During this watch, ask God to
give you clear directions for the next day and about His call on your life.
Jesus also healed many sick people during this time (Mark 1:32; Luke 4:40). This watch is usually for
those who have a strong apostolic calling and anointing to break strongholds and walls. This watch is for
seasoned Christians who are determined to do mighty things with boldness in the Lord.
Period for covenant renewal with God
Through Jesus Christ, we have a Covenant with God. In this watch, we can ask God to manifest
the blessings of His Covenant into our lives. This is also a time to release judgment on the wicked and
decree into the new day God’s blessings upon our life, family, church, city and nation Whatever happens
during the day is determined to a large extent by what is done during the night. The evening is the
“foundation” of night and the beginning of the watches. People involved in the occult say that they begin
their active witchcraft at midnight. If we begin to pray strategically during this watch with the Holy
Spirit’s leading, we can prevent the kingdom of darkness from releasing curses on the new day.
Prayer decrees for this prayer watch: Father, in the name of Jesus,
  I am Your child by faith in Christ Jesus, and I renew my covenant commitment to love You with all
my heart, soul and strength. Through Jesus Christ, I am Abraham’s descendant and inheritor of the
covenant blessings You promised to Abraham (Galatians 3:26, 27, 29).
 You have put Your laws in my mind, and You have written them on my heart. You are my God and
I belong to You. You will forgive my wickedness and You will never again remember my sins
(Hebrews 8:10, 12).
 Your Word is like a lamp that guides my steps and a light that shows the path I should take. (Psalm
119:105).
 Your words are what sustain me; they are food to my hungry soul. Your Word bring joy to my heart
because I have hidden it in my heart so that I might not sin against you (Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm
119:11).
 You are my God and I trust You with all my heart and do not depend on my own understanding. I
seek Your will in all I do, and You instruct me and guide me along the best pathway for my life. You
advise me and watch my progress; Even at night, You give me wisdom and tell me what to do
(Proverbs 3: 5-6; Psalm 32:8, 16:7).
 I take delight in You and You give me my heart’s desires (Psalm 37:4). I trust You and I lack no
good thing (Psalm 34:10). You supply all my needs from Your riches in glory because of what Christ
Jesus has done (Philippians 4:19), and I have plenty to give to every good work (2 Cor. 9:8). I have
favor, good understanding and esteem in Your sight and in the sight of man (Prov. 3:4).

Second Watch (from 9:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.)

During this watch, intercessors are able to impact the spiritual realm before the enemy gets ready to
wreck havoc. Psalm 119:62 says, “At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You because of Your righteous
judgments.” It was at the midnight hour that God struck down the first-born of Egypt, which resulted in
His people being released from captivity and set free to worship Him. This watch is a time when God
deals with the enemies that are trying to keep us from entering into His perfect plan for our lives.
In the natural, this time is characterized by deep darkness. In the spiritual realm, the Second Watch is
when diabolical assignments and sabotage from the enemy are set in motion. This is why it is important
for intercessors at this watch to pray for God’s protection over their families, cities, and nations: Let God
arise and His enemies be scattered” (Psalm 68:1).
This is also the time for divine judgments, deliverance, prayer for the economy, tearing down walls of
darkness and all the wicked structures from our economic, educational, religious, and political systems.
Pray aloud Psalm 59 and Psalm 68:1-4. Pray that God will arise and scatter His enemies. Have a session
of praise and worship exalting God and commanding all creation to praise Him. Read aloud Psalm
148.Prayer Decrees for This Prayer Watch:
 Father, in the name of Jesus, You save me from my enemies. You protect me from those who come
against me. You save me from those who do evil and from murderers. You are my God and my
strength, I am looking to You, because You are my defender. You love me and You go in front of me.
You will help me defeat my enemies. (Psalm 59: 1, 10)
 I rebuke and loose myself and my family from all evil curses, spells, incantations, psychic powers
or sorcery that have attach itself to me or my family line. I declare all these curses are null and void.
 I break off every power of the kingdom of darkness and cancel every proud ideal in heaven that has
established itself against Your plans in my life and bring every thought into captivity to the
obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
 I rejoice in Your love every morning. You have been my place of safety, the place I can run to when
troubles come. I sing praises to You, my source of strength. You are the God who loves me. (Psalm
59: 16-17)

Third Watch (The Breaking of Day Watch from 12:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M.)
This is a period of much spiritual activity. This watch hour will strengthen your faith. It is the same time
that Peter denied Christ three times. (Matthew 26: 34, 74; Mark 144:30; Luke 22:34; John 13:38).
The Witching Hour
This watch is the darkest and most demonic part of the night, especially at midnight. Witches, warlocks,
and satanists have fun and start their incantations during this part of the night. The devil operates at this
time because this is the time that men are in a deep sleep and there are not as many people praying to
oppose him (1 Kings 3:20). This watch calls for seasoned intercessors.
You must not be afraid of witchcraft during this watch. The Lord has given us dominion and authority
over all things. This watch is geared for those who already know how to use their spiritual armor and war
against the enemy. This is the time to pray against satanic attacks on your life, family members,
marriages, churches and communities. We are most vulnerable to the devil’s attacks because at this time
we are asleep.Declare Psalm 91:5-6 for Divine protection for yourself, family, church, city and nation.
Time to set your day before it begins
This is a powerful watch to be on when commanding the morning and setting things in place before the
devil and his demons have a chance to ruin it. Plane crashes, car crashes, deaths, job loss, and many
other acts of the devil can be stopped during this watch when intercessors obey the voice of the Lord and
saturate this time with powerful, Spirit-led prayers.
Time for spiritual warfare
This is the time to awake out of sleep and confront every storm of destruction and distraction that is
robbing you of God’s blessings and provisions on your life. Also, it is the time to speak peace and calm
into every situation of turbulence and confusion.
Time to strengthen yourself spiritually and seek direction
Be vigilant during this time and watch for God’s revelation for breakthrough and for His plans and
purposes for your life and territory.
Time to pray for release from every prison
The Apostle Paul and Silas were released from prison during this time (Acts 16:25). In addition, God
released the people of Israel from Egypt at this time (Exodus 12:310). According to Judges 16:3-4,
Samson escaped from Gaza at midnight by pulling up the gates of the city and carrying them out with
him.
Time to make your case in prayer
This is the period to pray for God’s provision to be released (Luke 11:5-13; Acts 16:3). It is also time for
miracles and for applying the Blood of Jesus.
Dreams flow during this hour
Often, we are awakened during this time with dreams God has given to us. God uses dreams and visions
to bring instruction and counsel to us as we sleep. He also reveals areas where we need to concentrate
our prayers and intercession. “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while
slumbering on their beds, then He opens the ears of men, and seals their instructions.” (Job 33:15).
The devil can also attack you in dreams (nightmares), so always pray before you go to sleep and ask God
to keep you from the enemy’s devices.
Prayer Decrees for this prayer watch:
 Father, I plead the blood of Jesus against all demons of the night, nightmares, torment and
sleeplessness. Father, I ask that you protect my mind while I sleep. In peace, I will lie down and
sleep, for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. (Psalms 4:8)
 Father, by the blood of Jesus and the power of His Name, I spoil every attack of the enemy. I cancel
and forcefully oppose any satanic operations and strategies which are designed to hinder and
prevent Your plans and purpose for my life from manifestting.
 Father, You said in Your Word that whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven; whatever we
loose on earth is loosed in heaven. Therefore, through the name of Jesus and the power of His
Blood, I bind and break all witchcraft, curses, spells, and powers of darkness working against me. I
cancel every attack of oppression, depression, perversion, distraction, hindrance and deception. No
evil shall befall me or plague come near my dwelling. No weapon formed against me will prosper,
for You order Your angels to protect me wherever I go. They will hold me up in their hands so my
foot will not hit against a stone. (Psalm 91: 11-12)
 Father, You give me the desires and secret petitions of my heart because I delight myself in You
(Psalm 37:4). I proclaim that You are my provision. I have no lack in my family, my body or my
finances. You supply all my needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians
4:19).

Fourth Watch (The Morning Watch from 3:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.)
This fourth watch is always important because this is the last watch of the night. This watch is the time
that satanic agents who went out to perform their activities are returning to their bases. This is the time
of the morning when the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 12 and 14). This is also
the time Jesus walked on the water to help the disciples who were caught in the storm (Matthew 14:25-
33). This is the time to establish the course of your day by speaking God’s Word and breaking everything
that would attempt to hinder His will for your life to manifest on third day. (Psalm 19:2).
Command your morning
Matthew 24:43 says: “But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief
would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.” This is a
disciplined prayer watch for those who have the power and training to wake up early in the morning and
set the atmosphere. This is the time for all of the enemy’s plans and strategies to fail. This watch is for
gaining territory, establishing the spirit of prosperity and stopping the devil from hijacking blessings and
favor. This prayer watch sets our day before it begins. This is an opportunity to set things in place before
the devil and his demons have a chance to ruin it. Accidents, deaths, thefts, job loss, and any other acts of
the devil can be stopped during this watch when intercessors obey the voice of the Lord and fill the
morning with powerful prayers.
Time for Declaring God’s Word
This is a time for angelic activity or intervention and a time for blessings from heaven. When we pray,
the Lord hears our prayers and sends His angels to work on our behalf. Consecrate all the work for the
day and pray for protection for God’s people throughout the day. “You will make your prayer to Him, He
will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will also declare a thing and it will be established for you;
so light will shine on your ways” (Job 22:27-28).
Prayer Decrees for this prayer watch:
Father, in Jesus’ Name…
 You have gone before me to prepare my way, to make the crooked way straight, and to make the
rough way smooth. Father, I entrust my work to You and You cause my plans to succeed and
everything I set my hands to do prospers (Proverbs 16:3). Father, today I have favor with all who
look upon me and Your favor makes a circle around me, enclosing me and covering me like a shield.
You will work out Your plans for my life because Your faithful love endures forever.
 I enforce Your plans and purpose for my life over and against the plans and purpose of Satan.
Satan, the blood of Jesus is against you. You have no authority over my life. No weapon that is used
against me will succeed, and anyone who speaks against me will be proven wrong because my
vindication comes from God (Isaiah 54:17).
  You will defeat my enemies; they will come against me but scatter before me in seven directions!
(Deuteronomy 28:7)

Fifth Watch (The Early Morning Watch from 6:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.)
Time that God strengthens Christians (Acts 2:15; Psalm 2:7-9)
The spiritual significant of sunrise is having Jesus Christ, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, rise
over us (Malachi 4:2). During this watch, pray for such issues as healing in your body, relationships,
family, government, and the economy.
Time for the Holy Spirit to prepare us for service (2 Corinthians 9:30; Ephesians 4:12)
Acts 2:15 says it was the “third hour of the day” (or 9:00 A.M.) when the Holy Spirit descended in the
Upper Room on the day of Pentecost to equip the 120 disciples for service. Regular work schedules
usually begin between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. As you step out, ask the Holy Spirit to equip
you for the day.
Prayer Decrees for this watch:
Father, in the name of Jesus…
 This day I entrust my work to You and I know my plans will work out well because I can do
everything You ask me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Philippians
4:13; Proverbs 16:3)
 Because I reverence Your Name, Your goodness shines on me like the sun with healing in its rays.
(Malachi 4:2)
 I praise You and never forget how kind You are to me! You forgive all my sins and heal all my
sicknesses. You save me from the grave and surround me with loving-kindness and tender mercies.
(Psalm 103:2- 4)
 I plead the Blood of Jesus over myself. I cover my body, mind, emotions and spirit with the Blood
of Jesus. I plead the Blood of Jesus against physical, mental and emotional abuse. I plead the Blood of
Jesus against any diseases, viruses or illnesses that would try to overtake me. I release the healing
virtue of Jesus Christ into my body. I curse at the root every attack upon my health. Jehovah-Rophe
healed me and keeps me in perfect health all the days of my life. I plead the Blood of Jesus against
calamities, catastrophes and any hidden dangers that would try to come against me. Through the
 Blood of Jesus, I have been redeemed out of the hands of the devil.

Sixth Watch (9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.)

Time to see God’s promises fulfilled
This is a time to watch for the Word of the Lord to be fulfilled in your life. This is also the time to receive
the supply of all resources needed for every project God has assigned you to fulfill (Exodus 12:35-36).
This was the time that the Israelites got everything that they had to use to build the Tabernacle in the
wilderness. Pray for the provision to accomplish whatever God wants you to do.

Time to reflect on the power of the Cross (healing, prosperity, forgiveness, strength)
During this time, Christ was sentenced and crucified at the third hour, or 9:00 A.M. (Mark 15:25,
Matthew 27:45). After having been on the Cross for three hours, darkness came upon the face of the
earth at 12:00 P.M. and continued until 3:00 P.M., when the period of darkness ended. Because of
Christ’s crucifixion, we must crucify the deeds of our flesh according to Romans 8:12-15. We must take
up our cross and commit ourselves to Jesus Christ.
Prayer Decrees for this prayer watch:
Father, in Jesus’ Name…
 I entrust my work to You this day and I know my plans will work out well. I can do everything You
ask me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Philippians 4:13; Proverbs
16:3)
 Because I reverence Your Name, Your goodness shines on me like the sun with healing in its rays.
(Malachi 4:2)
 I praise You and never forget how kind You are to me! You forgive all my sins and heal all my
sicknesses. You save me from the grave, and You surround me with loving-kindness and tender
mercies. (Psalm 103:2-4)
 I give myself completely to You, as a living person who has been raised from the dead, and I offer
myself as a tool in Your hands for Your good purposes.

The Seventh Watch (12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.)

Midday is an hour of rest and a time to seek the Lord. During this watch, Christ was on the Cross atoning
for the sins of the world and restoration man’s relationship with God. Additionally, Peter had a vision of
the clean and the unclean animals which God used to let Peter know that God was including the Gentiles
in His redemptive plan. Also, it was during this watch that Daniel always went home to pray.
Unfortunately, this is also the time for destruction to run rampant in our nation.
Time of the Secret Place of the Most High (Psalm 91:1)
It is very important to pray in line with Acts 10:9 and Psalm 91:5,6, 14. This is the time to pray to “dwell
in the secret place of the Most High, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty,” and making the Most
High your habitation. Pray and cut off all satanic arrows that are released at this time so that they will
not get you or your family.
Time of letting your light shine brighter (Provers 4:18)
The midday is the beginning of the sixth hour (12:00 P.M.) This is the time when the sun is at its fullest
and brightest. Pray that your life would be bright. This is also the time to pray to not be led into any
temptation, trap or snare of the enemy.

Prayer Decrees for this prayer watch:

 Father, because Christ lives in me, His light shines through me, and I live so that people will see
the good things I do and praise You in heaven. (Matthews 5:16)
 Father, I live within Your shadow and You shelter me. You are the God who is above all gods. You
alone are my refuge and place of safety. You are my God and I trust You. Father, You will rescue me
from every trap and protect me from deadly disease. You cover me with Your feathers and shelter
me with Your wings. Your faithful promises are my armor and protection. I will not be afraid of the
terrors of the night nor the arrow that flies in the day. I will not dread the disease that stalks in
darkness nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Father, You said, You will rescue those who love
You and protect those who trust in Your name. When they call on You, You will answer. You will be
with me in trouble and will rescue and honor me. You will reward me with a long life and give me
Your salvation.

Eighth Watch (3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.)

The Hour of Dying to Self and Rejoicing in the Power of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ died on the cross during this watch. (3:00 P.M.) He took on the sins of man so that we can
be reconciled to God through the His Blood. Those who accept Jesus’ sacrifice can now live a triumphant
life through Him and are allowed to come boldly before the throne of God the Father. As Jesus died and
was resurrected, so the Bible calls us to die to self and live for Christ. The Apostle Paul said in Galatians
2:20 (NIV), “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now
live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” After His
resurrection, Jesus Christ gave us power to live a life of victory and the authority to accomplish God’s
will here on earth: “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20, NIV).
Prayer Decrees for this prayer watch:
 Father, in the name of Jesus, I have been crucified with Christ: and I myself no longer live, but
Christ lives in me. The life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave
Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)
 I give myself completely to You. I am a tool in Your hands, to be used for Your good purposes. Sin
has no power over me because I am no longer tied to the law where sin enslaves me, but I am free
under Your favor and mercy. (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6: 13-14)
 You have made me what I am. You have created me in Christ Jesus to live a life filled with good
works that You have prepared for me to do. (Ephesians 2:10)
 You have begun a good work within me and You will continue to help me grow in Your grace until
Your task within me is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. (Philippians 1:6)

Article References:
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2009. http://ezekielregiment.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/prayer-watches/ (Accessed September 3,
2012). Stewart, Malachi. “The Eight Prayer Watches,” Prophetic Streams Ministries, July
12, 2011. http://www.propheticstreams.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/7685793-the-eight-prayer-
watches (Accessed September 3, 2012).

There are eight prayer watches described in the Bible. Everyone is given a watch. At different times and
seasons in your life, you may find that your prayer watch time changes. Every watch has a purpose…

1. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – This time is for declarations and utterances; equipment of service; transforming
of minds; the time that God strengthens Christians.

2. 9 a.m. to noon – Time for forgiveness; healing of relationships; harvest; scientific and
technological advances; exits and entry watch.

3. Noon to 3 p.m. – Time that the promises of God are released; shaking of foundations; dwelling in
the secret place of the most high; Time to exercise God-given dominion.

4. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Time to transform history; time to remove veils, coverings of darkness; prayer
hour of covenants; the hour of triumphant glory; the time for establishing kingdom.

5. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Time of meditation (having the Word manifest inside of us); time for divine
judgments; time for deliverance; time for resurrection; time to pray for the economy; drown the
walls of darkness; shake out all the wicked structures from our economic systems, educational
systems, religious systems, political systems and all other systems.
6. 9 p.m. to midnight – Time for thanksgiving; time for visitation; the time when the Lord prepares
you to receive many acts of change in the earth. Midnight is symbolic of intense darkness but God
is the light in the darkness and releases strategy during this time.

7. Midnight to 3 a.m. – Time for prayers of protection and strength to overcome; time for outpouring
of the spirit of grace; to overcome every limitation of gifts and anointing; special time for divine
governments; overruling human decrees to give an angelic release.

8. 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. – Time to pray for freedom of the Bride. Angelic activity or intervention; the time
when God releases the dew of heaven; time for blessings from heaven above; blessings of the deep
that lies beneath; blessings of the womb; blessings of our fathers and ancestors. God has to bless
His people.

The Eight Prayer Watches

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 First Watch [6 PM - 9 PM]

1. Time to Pray and Silence all the Voices (Curses) of the Enemies on our life, family,

church, city and nation. Witches start flying during this watch, going around the precincts of the

city (Psalm 59), because they intend to take hold of the gates of the day. We must possess the gate of

our new day. Otherwise it will be the enemies possessing them, releasing curses on our day/s. It is the

time to release judgment on the wicked, because this is the time we have the evening tide in line with
Isa. 17:12-14 and Psalm 59. We need to release and proclaim into the new day God’s blessings,

changing the environment or spiritual equation in our life, family, church, city and nation.

2. Period for Covenant Renewal with God. It was the watch during which Jesus broke bread

with His covenant between God and Israel. It is the time to appropriate the provisions in the Blood

Covenant. Every covenant you have with God can be renewed at this time.

3. Time for the Nature of the Lamb of God. (Rev. 5) This talks of ability to do what others

can’t:

Behold the Lamb, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah who is able to break every yoke and the seals and

open the Title Deed of the Universe (power, wealth, strength, wisdom, honor, glory and blessings).

Humility is the greatest secret of His strength: that is the reason why during this watch, He tied the

towel around His waist and washed His disciples’ feet. Leadership is service.

4. Time for Preservation of the Fruits of your Life. Especially the fruits of the body. Every

executive/leader can begin to pray for every project he starts to live out its divinely ordained lifespan.
 Second Watch [9 PM - 12 MN]

1. SPECIAL TIME FOR DIVINE FAVOR. (Exo.3:21-22, 11:3-4, 12:35-36,Psalm 5:12; 45:12;

Esther 2:9, 15, 17) This is the time to receive your provision or supply (strength, abilities, freedom

from all limitations, etc.). This is also the time for plundering your oppressors. This is also the time

for favor from men; time for respect from men. If you read Exo. 3:21- 22; 11:3-4; 12:35-36; you will

see that God made the Egyptians favorably disposed towards the Israelites so that the Egyptians gave

them whatever they asked for. This must definitely have been before midnight since by then the angel

of death passed through Egypt and no one could go on to the neighbors. It also had to be after supper,

since it was after the Passover feast. Automatically it had to be during this watch of the night between

9.00pm and 12.00 midnight. In Acts 23:23 we see Paul enjoying favor from the captain of the soldiers

during this same period.

2. Pray for the Outpouring of the Spirit of Prayer upon you and the Church in the

Philippines. (Zech. 9:12) PRAYER ALSO FOR THE SPIRIT OF GRACE & SUPPLICATION. It is the

time to pray for the release or outpouring of the Spirit of Grace, of Prayer and Supplication. ( Matt.
26:33). Recall that on the day Jesus was betrayed, He started praying for God’s grace at 9.00 pm. At

10.00 pm, He came back to His disciples and said, “Could you not watch with me one hour?” At 11.00

pm, He came a second time and said “Are you still sleeping?” He left them and went back. Then the

third time that was 12 midnight, He said, “Rise, and let us go for my betrayer is at hand.” This period

is the time to pray for strength against all temptation and trials.

3. Pray for Divine Protection. (Psalm 3:1-7; 17:8-14, Acts 23:23; Zech. 1:10) This is also the

period to pray and ask for the release of the troops of God to be on patrol and give angelic escort

(Zech. 1:10, Acts 9:23). Acts 23:23, the same army General that had arrested Paul, now ended up

protecting Paul! As you pray today, God would cause the people who have arrested us before to

protect His purpose for our lives. What the governor could not enjoy was given to Paul as he was given

470 soldiers as escort. So every provision we need to do God’s work would be released at this time.

That is why even in Hollywood this is the time they show all the bad films to make provision for your

being affected in the next watch.

4. Prayer for Provision to do God’s Work (Exo. 11:3-4) Time for the Supply of all Resources

needed for every God-given project – see Exo. 35 and 36 cf. 12:35, 36. Pray for the Provision. It was

the time that the Israelites got everything that they had to use to build the Tabernacle in the

wilderness. This is also the time to ask for the sense of urgency to accomplish whatever God wants us

to do. The Israelites ate the Passover standing with their tunics tucked with belts around their waists

ready to move!

Third Watch [12 MN - 3 AM]

1. TIME FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE. This is the third watch of the night and one of the most

important times to keep watch. THIS IS A SPECIAL TIME FOR DIVINE GOVERNMENT

OVERRULING HUMAN DECREES! (Exo. 12 – 14). This is when the deep sleep falls upon men

according to Acts 20:7-12. Remember, according to Matt. 13:25, while men slept the enemy went to

sow tares. This is therefore a period of heightened satanic activities. The devil operates at this time

because this is the time that men are sleep and there are not so many people praying to oppose him.

(Matt. 13:24; 1 King 3:20) It is also the time for slaying; when the destroying angel goes through the
camp, neighborhood, community, city, or nation (Exo. 12:29 cf. 2Kings 19:35). Time to declare Psalm

91:5, 6 for Divine Protection for yourself, family, church, city and nation. This period is also the time

that rapists increase their activity, according to Judges 19, the Levite’s concubine was raped about this

period and was only left to go before dawn, so pray and silence them (Judges 19:25).

Time of Release from every Prison (Isa. 42:22; Jud. 16:3; Acts 16:25; Psa. 18:27-28; 2 Kings 19:35)

This is also the time people are generally released. According to the scriptures, God released the

people of Israel to leave Egypt at this time. It was also midnight that Samson according to Judges

16:3-4 carried the gates of the city and went out.

This is also the time the wicked are wiped out. Pray also for greater level of concentration (Mark 1:35;

Isa. 17:14). This is also the time for angelic intervention. This is also the time you could employ the

land to fight for you. This is the time to rule in the midst of your enemies.

2. Freedom for His Bride. (Exo. 12:29; Judges 19:25) This is the time to pray for the freedom of

the bride, especially those who are trusting God for their marriage partners. Therefore, those of you
who are not married, this is a good time to pray for marriages, so you can also get married. For those

who are married too, this probably the best time to pray for your marriage. According to Matt. 25:6, it

was at midnight that the Bridegroom came. In the case of Ruth, though she had been sleeping at

Boaz’s feet, it was at midnight that he noticed that a woman was sleeping there. You can pray that God

will cause Philippines to be noticed at this time. This is also time for marriages. Pray for God to show

you things to make your marriage a happy one (Ruth 3:1-10). Pray also for the discovery of new and

beautiful things in your spouse. This period is also the time to keep the lamps burning. This watch is

also the time to enter your rest (Psa. 67).

Best time to make your case in prayer. (Mark 13:35; Luke 11:5-13; Acts 16:25-34; Acts 20:7-12)

This is the time to pray to God and make your case in prayer. This is also the period to pray for every

emergency provision God makes to be released (Luke 11:5-13; Acts 16:3). It is also time for most

dreams (Job 4:13-14); time for miracles or covenants; time for apply the Blood of Jesus. This is the
time to awake out of sleep and confront every storm of destruction and distraction. Also it is the time

to speak peace and calm into every situation of turbulence and confusion.

Fourth Watch [3 AM - 6 AM]

1. THIS IS A SPECIAL TIME FOR DIVINE JUDGMENTS. This is the last watch of the night.

This fourth watch is always important because this is the last lap of the night race: this was when

Israel was released from Egypt. This watch is the time that those satanic agents who went out to

perform their activities are returning back to their bases. This is the time the devil and his cohorts are

running back ‘home’ so that they are not caught. This is the time to release judgment on the wicked,

who remain stiff-necked after many warnings and rebukes in line with Prov. 29:1. This is the time

every enemy chariot would have their wheels removed (Exo. 14:24-28) and all their plans,

programmes and policies would fail. This is the period to release the manifestation of the full intensity

of the dayspring shaking out the wicked (Job 38:12, 13 cf. Isa. 17:14 – Proclaiming before morning).
Though some scholars believe the dayspring falls between 12 midnight stretching up to 6.00 am, the

full impact of its intensity is felt in the final watch of this period (3.00 – 6.00 am) when it begins to

shake everything out. This explains why the agents of the kingdom of darkness: those linked with

Satan, heighten their activities, especially between the hours of 12 midnight and 3.00am, knowing

that by the next watch (3.00 am – 6.00 am) they’ll have to cease their activities lest they caught by the

full intensity of the dayspring. Testimonies of former witches converted to Christianity attest to this.

They tell of experiences, where when they went out of their bodies on witchcraft operation, they had

to return into their bodies before 6.00 am, otherwise they wouldn’t have been able to. This is because

they will have been shaken out by the dayspring in line with Job 38:13 quoted above. It must be

because no spirit is supposed to remain in this state by daybreak, we see this demonstrated by Jacob’s

encounter with the Angel of the Lord in Gen. 32:24-30.

2. It is also the time for Deliverance, to Rise and Shine, for Resurrection. This is time for

deliverance according to Exo. 12 and 14. This is also the time Jesus came walking on the water to

release the disciples from the storms according to Matt. 14:25. This is the time to ask the new day to
speak into your life according to God’s will (Psalm 19:2). This is also the time of declaration of the

word.

This is also the time for resurrection power. This is the time we have to pray that everything that has

died in Body of Christ in terms of potentials should be released. This is the time to rise and begin to

shine (Isa. 60:1-5). It is also the time for resurrection of every dormant gift. Every redemptive gift is to

rise and shine, that is why, immediately after this watch the sun rises, and shines (Psa. 18:28). The

Lord would light the candle of His bride, He would enlighten our darkness and our morning star

would no more be dark. This is the time the stone in front of the tomb of Jesus was rolled away. Every

reproach must be rolled away. God says He has a covenant with the day and also with the night.

Fifth Watch [6 AM - 9 AM]

1. Time of Declaration and Utterances. (Acts 2:15; Psalm 2:7-9) The spiritual significance of

sunrise is having Jesus Christ the King of Kings and the Lord of lords rise over us. Instruct the sun

that, as it rises over people, it should accurately represent Jesus Christ the Sun of righteousness and
bring healings for the soul: the heart, emotions, minds, bodies, families, relationships, marriages in

our land and also for the land. Pray that the sun of righteousness would rise with healing in his wings.

There shall be healing in your prayer life, health, relationships, family, government, economy, etc.

2. This is also the time for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for Equipping for Service

and for your Light to Shine this day. (2 Cor. 9:3; Acts 1:8; Isa. 60:1-22; Matt. 5:16) It was

between 6:00 am and 9:00 am that the Holy Spirit came. So you notice that it was after that people

said “they were drunk” and Peter said “we are not drunk because it is just 9.00 in the morning.” What

is the implication? That it is the time for equipment for service. That is why, generally speaking for

those who have regular work schedules, people start work between the hours of 6.00 and 9.00 AM.

God gives the necessary equipment. As you step out, ask God for equipment for the day, “Give us this

day….”

Sixth Watch [9 AM - 12 NN]

1. Time for Harvest. (Acts 2:41) Promises, this is the time to expect the manifestation of God’s

promises for your life as in the case of David in 2 Sam. 7:25-29. Also appropriate the promises for

cleansing , a new heart, willingness to work, increase and fruitfulness, as contained in Eze. 36:25-38.

2. Time to pray and appropriate the Benefits of the Cross (healing, prosperity, forgiveness,

strength, etc.). Jesus was crucified at the third hour (Mark 15:25, Matt. 27:45). After having been on

the cross for three hours, darkness came upon the face of the earth at 12 noon, and then at 3.00pm,

the period of darkness ended. Did you notice that even God worked according to the watches of the

day especially pertaining to the crucifixion events?

3. Pray for a Crucified Life. Because of the crucifixion, let us ask God to help us manifest all of the

values of crucified life, by mortifying the deeds of our flesh as stated in Rom. 8:12-15. This is the time

to put off the old man, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Col. 3:2-11). This is the time to nail

witchcraft, bitterness, jealousy, anger, backbiting, gossip, slander, lying, deception, hypocrisy and in

fact all the properties and personality traits of the devil and all the works of the flesh to the Cross in

line with Gal. 2:20, 5:19-21.

4. Pray for Forgiveness, Healing of Relationships, Pray for the Release of

Others. “Forgive Us for our Trespasses…as We Forgive…” This is the best time to pray this portion of

the model prayer the Lord Jesus Christ taught His disciples. In other words it is time to pray for

Healing of Relationship. Let this power of love and unity (in one accord) produce the same effect of

people asking, “How come that we all hear them speaking in our own language?”

Pray for the healing of diseases, which are spiritual. This is also the time for harvest that is for

prayers prayed at dawn.

Seventh Watch [12 NN - 3 PM]

1. Time of the Secret Place of the Most High. (Psalm 91:1) This is very important to pray in line

with Acts 10:9 and Psalm 91:5, 6, 14. It is the time to pray to dwell in the secret place of the Most

High, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty, and making the Most High your habitation.

It is also the time of exercising your God given , operating in love and receiving a divine lift, and

letting your light shine brighter until the full light of day is attained (Prov. 4:18).
The midday is the fullness of the day and it is the beginning of the Sixth hour. This is the time that the

sun is at its fullest, and should yield its optimum best. Pray that the sun will yield its best and precious

fruit to you, in line with Deut. 33:4. Pray that your life would be bright. This dominionis the time to

pray not to be led into any temptation, trap or snare of the enemy.

2. Pray against Destruction that stalks at noon time. (Psalm 91:5) Destruction is released at

midday according to Psalm 92:6-7. Pray and cut off all satanic arrows that are released at this time.

This is the time Justice shall come to you (Isa. 7:14). This is the time of the secret place of the Most

High. In Psalm 91, it says that I will not be afraid of destruction that stalks at noonday nor the arrows

that fly by night. The destruction at this time will not get you, family, Philippines, etc. because we

declare that the mystery of the secret place of the Most High would begin to speak.

Eighth Watch [3 PM - 6 PM]

1. The Hour of Prayer, Covenant, Power and Triumphant Glory. Time to Remove

Limiting

Factors. This time is an hour of Revelation, hour of Grace, hour of Removing Veils (Luke 23:45-46),

hour of Power, hour of Glory, hour of the voice of the Lord, hour of Triumph. This is the time to die to

the world (self). This time is also the time of seeking the Lord in Truth. This is the hour of the

establishment of the Kingdom, why? Righteousness and Justice are the foundation of His Throne.

This is the time when Jesus said “It is finished.” At 3:00 pm Jesus gave up the ghost. Jesus went

through 6 hours of suffering for the deliverance of humankind and the universe. Pray for deliverance

during this watch. It is also the time for the miraculous and angelic visitation (Zech. 1:10-11, 18-21).

This time also the time of the evening sacrifice. It was at this time that Elijah called forth fire from

Heaven to consume the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel ( 1 Kings 18:29, 30, 36-39). Isa. 17:12-14,

Matt. 27:45-61, Luke 27:45-47, Mark 15:33-39, Dan. 3:8-30, Gen. 24:63, Rev. 6 and 1 Sam. 17.
Scriptures to Pray: Eph. 1:15-23, 3:14-22, John 17, Jos. 7:6, 8:29-34. Isa. 17:12-14, Dan. 2:20-22. Also

study Matt. 27:50-54, Mark 15:37-39, Luke 23:45-47, Dan. 3:25, 9:21, Gen. 24:63, Acts 3:1, 10:1-32, 1

Kings 18:41-46, Zech. 6:1, Rev. 6:1.

2. Time to Change / Shape History. This was the time God changed history because this watch

happens to be the time that Jesus gave up the ghost with a loud voice. When Jesus gave up the ghost,

history was changed forever because He now cut a covenant for us with God and there was a

triumphant Glory over hell, death and the grave and the Bible says at that hour darkness departed.

The covering of darkness cast over the nations of Philippines shall be broken! Pray Psalm 29. He said

“Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani” meaning “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This is

because the Father turned His back on sin. We must pray the Church in Philippines will turn her back

on sin; so that leadership in family, government, church, economy, etc. will turn their back on sin.

Possess this gate of the day, just like in the other watches not only for yourself, but also for your

family, your village, your neighborhood, community, the city, the nation, the church and God’s

Kingdom.
THE 8 PRAYER WATCHES

The Eight Prayer Watches: Which One is Yours?

 In James 5:16 (NIV), we are told that the “prayer of a righteous
man is powerful and effective.” As we pray, we stand watch over our families, cities, and nations.
Just as men stood on city walls in the Bible to watch for approaching danger, God calls us to be
modern-day watchmen and warn those who are in danger (2 Kings 9:17-18).

We are to watch not only for the enemy’s activity but also for the manifestation of God’s plans. If
we watch for the enemy and announce his activity, we can avert the devil’s plans to steal, kill and
destroy what God has for us. Jesus said in Matthew 24:43, “But know this, if the good man of the
house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have
suffered his house to be broken up.”

Today more than ever, it is important that we pray and seek the mind of the Lord: “Thy Kingdom
come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Major decisions we are
confronted with require us to know God’s individual will for our lives.

With the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can discover God’s will and expose the plans of the enemy
through strategic prayer.

The Bible speaks of “watches,” which are specific times of the day or night. There are basically
eight watches covering 24 hours. This is because everyone has a prayer watch, even though they
may not know it. This is why you may find yourself repeatedly praying at specific times of the day
or evening. If you have ever been awakened during the night or are wondering why you are being
led to pray at specific times, it is probably because God wants you to pray or intercede for
someone. Every prayer watch has a purpose.

First Watch (The Evening Watch from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.)

A Time of Quiet Reflection

Jesus used the Evening Watch to go aside and pray (Matthew 14:15-23). After the business of the
day is a time to release anxieties to the Lord before going to sleep. This is a time to meditate on
God’s Word. Meditation quiets our emotions, realigns our mind, and frees our will to do the will of
God. What we could not hear clearly earlier in the day, we begin to hear during this time. During
this watch, ask God to give you clear directions for the next day and about His call on your life.

Jesus also healed many sick people during this time (Mark 1:32; Luke 4:40). This watch is usually
for those who have a strong apostolic calling and anointing to break strongholds and walls. This
watch is for seasoned Christians who are determined to do mighty things with boldness in the
Lord.

Period for covenant renewal with God

Through Jesus Christ, we have a Covenant with God. In this watch, we can ask God to manifest
the blessings of His Covenant into our lives.

This is also a time to release judgment on the wicked and decree into the new day God’s blessings
upon our life, family, church, city and nation

Whatever happens during the day is determined to a large extent by what is done during the night.
The evening is the “foundation” of night and the beginning of the watches. People involved in the
occult say that they begin their active witchcraft at midnight. If we begin to pray strategically
during this watch with the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can prevent the kingdom of darkness from
releasing curses on the new day.

Second Watch (from 9:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.)

During this watch, intercessors are able to impact the spiritual realm before the enemy gets ready
to wreck havoc. Psalm 119:62 says, “At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You because of Your
righteous judgments.” It was at the midnight hour that God struck down the first-born of Egypt,
which resulted in His people being released from captivity and set free to worship Him. This
watch is a time when God deals with the enemies that are trying to keep us from entering into His
perfect plan for our lives.

In the natural, this time is characterized by deep darkness. In the spiritual realm, the Second
Watch is when diabolical assignments and sabotage from the enemy are set in motion. This is why
it is important for intercessors at this watch to pray for God’s protection over their families, cities,
and nations: Let God arise and His enemies be scattered” (Psalm 68:1).

This is also the time for divine judgments, deliverance, prayer for the economy, tearing down walls
of darkness and all the wicked structures from our economic, educational, religious, and political
systems.

Pray aloud Psalm 59 and Psalm 68:1-4. Pray that God will arise and scatter His enemies. Have a
session of praise and worship exalting God and commanding all creation to praise Him. Read
aloud Psalm 148.

Third Watch (The Breaking of Day Watch from 12:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M.)

This is a period of much spiritual activity. This watch hour will strengthen your faith. It is the same
time that Peter denied Christ three times. (Matthew 26: 34, 74; Mark 144:30; Luke 22:34; John
13:38).

The Witching Hour

This watch is the darkest and most demonic part of the night, especially at midnight. Witches,
warlocks, and satanists have fun and start their incantations during this part of the night. The devil
operates at this time because this is the time that men are in a deep sleep and there are not as
many people praying to oppose him (1 Kings 3:20). This watch calls for seasoned intercessors.

You must not be afraid of witchcraft during this watch. The Lord has given us dominion and
authority over all things. This watch is geared for those who already know how to use their
spiritual armor and war against the enemy. This is the time to pray against satanic attacks on your
life, family members, marriages, churches and communities. We are most vulnerable to the devil’s
attacks because at this time we are asleep.Declare Psalm 91:5-6 for Divine protection for yourself,
family, church, city and nation.

Time to set your day before it begins

This is a powerful watch to be on when commanding the morning and setting things in place
before the devil and his demons have a chance to ruin it. Plane crashes, car crashes, deaths, job
loss, and many other acts of the devil can be stopped during this watch when intercessors obey the
voice of the Lord and saturate this time with powerful, Spirit-led prayers.

Time for spiritual warfare

This is the time to awake out of sleep and confront every storm of destruction and distraction that
is robbing you of God’s blessings and provisions on your life. Also, it is the time to speak peace and
calm into every situation of turbulence and confusion.

Time to strengthen yourself spiritually and seek direction

Be vigilant during this time and watch for God’s revelation for breakthrough and for His plans and
purposes for your life and territory.

Time to pray for release from every prison

The Apostle Paul and Silas were released from prison during this time (Acts 16:25). In addition,
God released the people of Israel from Egypt at this time (Exodus 12:310). According to Judges
16:3-4, Samson escaped from Gaza at midnight by pulling up the gates of the city and carrying
them out with him.

Time to make your case in prayer

This is the period to pray for God’s provision to be released (Luke 11:5-13; Acts 16:3). It is also time
for miracles and for applying the Blood of Jesus.

Dreams flow during this hour

Often, we are awakened during this time with dreams God has given to us. God uses dreams and
visions to bring instruction and counsel to us as we sleep. He also reveals areas where we need to
concentrate our prayers and intercession. “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep
falls upon men, while slumbering on their beds, then He opens the ears of men, and seals their
instructions.” (Job 33:15).

The devil can also attack you in dreams (nightmares), so always pray before you go to sleep and
ask God to keep you from the enemy’s devices.

Fourth Watch (The Morning Watch from 3:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.)

This fourth watch is always important because this is the last watch of the night. This watch is the
time that satanic agents who went out to perform their activities are returning to their bases. This
is the time of the morning when the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 12 and
14). This is also the time Jesus walked on the water to help the disciples who were caught in the
storm (Matthew 14:25-33). This is the time to establish the course of your day by speaking God’s
Word and breaking everything that would attempt to hinder His will for your life to manifest on
third day. (Psalm 19:2).

Command your morning

Matthew 24:43 says: “But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch
the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken
up.” This is a disciplined prayer watch for those who have the power and training to wake up early
in the morning and set the atmosphere. This is the time for all of the enemy’s plans and strategies
to fail. This watch is for gaining territory, establishing the spirit of prosperity and stopping the
devil from hijacking blessings and favor. This prayer watch sets our day before it begins. This is an
opportunity to set things in place before the devil and his demons have a chance to ruin it.
Accidents, deaths, thefts, job loss, and any other acts of the devil can be stopped during this watch
when intercessors obey the voice of the Lord and fill the morning with powerful prayers.

Time for Declaring God’s Word

This is a time for angelic activity or intervention and a time for blessings from heaven. When we
pray, the Lord hears our prayers and sends His angels to work on our behalf. Consecrate all the
work for the day and pray for protection for God’s people throughout the day. “You will make your
prayer to Him, He will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will also declare a thing and it
will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways” (Job 22:27-28).

Fifth Watch (The Early Morning Watch from 6:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.)

Time that God strengthens Christians (Acts 2:15; Psalm 2:7-9)

The spiritual significant of sunrise is having Jesus Christ, the King of kings and the Lord of lords,
rise over us (Malachi 4:2). During this watch, pray for such issues as healing in your body,
relationships, family, government, and the economy.

Time for the Holy Spirit to prepare us for service (2 Corinthians 9:30; Ephesians
4:12)

Acts 2:15 says it was the “third hour of the day” (or 9:00 A.M.) when the Holy Spirit descended in
the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost to equip the 120 disciples for service. Regular work
schedules usually begin between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. As you step out, ask the
Holy Spirit to equip you for the day.

Sixth Watch (9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.)

Time to see God’s promises fulfilled

This is a time to watch for the Word of the Lord to be fulfilled in your life. This is also the time to
receive the supply of all resources needed for every project God has assigned you to fulfill (Exodus
12:35-36). This was the time that the Israelites got everything that they had to use to build the
Tabernacle in the wilderness. Pray for the provision to accomplish whatever God wants you to do.

TIme to reflect on the power of the Cross (healing, prosperity, forgiveness, strength)

During this time, Christ was sentenced and crucified at the third hour, or 9:00 A.M. (Mark 15:25,
Matthew 27:45). After having been on the Cross for three hours, darkness came upon the face of
the earth at 12:00 P.M. and continued until 3:00 P.M., when the period of darkness ended.
Because of Christ’s crucifixion, we must crucify the deeds of our flesh according to Romans 8:12-
15. We must take up our cross and commit ourselves to Jesus Christ.

The Seventh Watch (12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.)

Midday is an hour of rest and a time to seek the Lord. During this watch, Christ was on the Cross
atoning for the sins of the world and restoration man’s relationship with God. Additionally, Peter
had a vision of the clean and the unclean animals which God used to let Peter know that God was
including the Gentiles in His redemptive plan. Also, it was during this watch that Daniel always
went home to pray.

Unfortunately, this is also the time for destruction to run rampant in our nation.

Time of the Secret Place of the Most High (Psalm 91:1)

It is very important to pray in line with Acts 10:9 and Psalm 91:5,6, 14. This is the time to pray to
“dwell in the secret place of the Most High, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty,” and
making the Most High your habitation. Pray and cut off all satanic arrows that are released at this
time so that they will not get you or your family.

Time of letting your light shine brighter (Provers 4:18)

The midday is the beginning of the sixth hour (12:00 P.M.) This is the time when the sun is at its
fullest and brightest. Pray that your life would be bright. This is also the time to pray to not be led
into any temptation, trap or snare of the enemy.

Eighth Watch (3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.)

The Hour of Dying To Self and Rejoicing in the Power of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ died on the cross during this watch. (3:00 P.M.) He took on the sins of man so that we
can be reconciled to God through the His Blood. Those who accept Jesus’ sacrifice can now live a
triumphant life through Him and are allowed to come boldly before the throne of God the Father.
As Jesus died and was resurrected, so the Bible calls us to die to self and live for Christ. The
Apostle Paul said in Galatians 2:20 (NIV), “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved
me and gave himself for me.” After His resurrection, Jesus Christ gave us power to live a life of
victory and the authority to accomplish God’s will here on earth: “Then Jesus came to them and
said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20, NIV).

PRAYING THE BIBLICAL WATCHES

The Watch of the Lord, or watching in prayer, is very important to the plans and
order of God. Jesus commanded us to “watch” with Him in several gospel accounts, particularly in
the time called “the last days.” He described how we should respond when we see earthquakes,
famines, wars and rumors of wars, and so on.

Jesus gave us the keys of the kingdom, and the keys include prayer:
"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be
done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in
My name, there I am in their midst" (Matthew 18:19-20).

Jesus wants groups of two or three people to gather in His name and ask in symphony or harmony.
(The Greek word translated “agree” is sumphoneo, or “harmonious.”) This is the heart of the
“watch of the Lord.” Studying God’s word reveals a model for prayer that is divided into eight
watches covering 24 hours. Based on God’s creation, the days are counted from evening to evening
as a day. “God called the Light Day, and the darkness He called Night, so the evening and the
morning were the first day.” (Gen. 1:5)

The First (Evening) Watch is from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Israelites ordered their prayer
times accordingly, beginning with 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. which is a time of quiet reflection. Jesus
used the evening watch to go aside and pray. (Matt. 14:15-23) In the early church, this watch at
sundown was a time of corporate prayer (Vespers) where candles were lit, Psalms sung,
thanksgiving offered, prayers said and blessings invoked. After the business of the day, it is a time
to release anxieties to the Lord before sleep. During this watch, ask God to give you clear
directions for the day ahead and about His call on your life.

The Second Watch is from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Ps. 119:62 says, “At midnight I will rise to
give thanks to You because of Your righteous judgments.” It was at the midnight hour that God
struck down the first-born of Egypt, and, consequently, His people were released from captivity
and set free to worship Him. This watch is a time when God deals with the enemies that are trying
to keep us from entering into His perfect plan for our lives. In the natural, this time is
characterized by deep darkness. In the spiritual realm, the Second Watch is when diabolical
assignments and sabotage are set in motion as supernatural creatures, including witches and
demons and practices like black magic, collaborate to effect change and transformation for the evil
one. It is important for intercessors at this watch to give thanks for the protection of the shadow of
God’s wing and pray for a visitation from the Lord. “Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.”

The Third Watch from midnight to 3:00 a.m. is a period of much spiritual activity. It was the
hour that caught Peter denying his Lord. Often we are awakened during this time with dreams
God has given to us. God uses dreams and visions to bring instruction and counsel to us as we
sleep and reveals areas where we need to concentrate our prayers and intercession. “In a dream, in
a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while slumbering on their beds, then He
opens the ears of men, and seals their instructions.” (Job 33:15) It is a time to pray to fortify
yourself against doubt and unbelief and even the direction of your path. Be vigilant during this
time and watch for God’s revelation for breakthrough for His plans and purposes for your life and
territory.

The Fourth Watch is the morning watch from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The spirit realm takes
every word uttered from man as a command and mandate. Command your morning! Consecrate
all the work for the day and pray for protection for God’s people throughout the day. “You will
make your prayer to Him, He will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will also declare a
thing and it will be established for you: so light will shine on your ways.” (Job 22:27-28)

The Fifth Watch is from 6am – 9am in the early morning. To watch is to set yourself to see what
God will say to you. (Hab. 2:1) Practicing hearing the voice of God is essential to all the watches.
One intercessor shared this insight, “I find the main focus of a watch is found this way: the Word
and an event in time intersect. That’s it! That is the target. It is like the scope on a gun. The point
of the vertical Word and the horizontal time intersect (whether it is a sound, an event, a song).
That point is the starting point of the watch.”

The Sixth Watch from 9:00 a.m. to noon. It is generally accepted that this time period marked
both Christ’s sentencing by Pilate and crucifixion, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
 The Israelites also observed this period as a time for corporate prayer. It was at this daily time of
prayer and instruction at the temple that Peter and John were attending when they healed the
lame man at the Gate Beautiful. (Acts 2: 1-8) The watchman guards and watches for the word of
the Lord to be fulfilled. Pray for God’s redemptive purposes in your life and region and watch how
He answers your prayer during this time.

The Seventh Watch from noon to 3:00 p.m. at mid-day gives an hour of rest and a time to seek
the Lord. Historically, we find Christ on the cross atoning for our sins. Redemption and
restoration for mankind manifests through God’s Son. Peter received the vision of the clean and
unclean animals which heralded the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s redemptive plan. It was
during this watch that Daniel always went home to pray and consequently was thrown into a den
of lions. Daniel was delivered from the lions’ den, and Daniel’s accusers became the lions’ dinner
instead.

The Eighth Watch of the day from 3:00-6:00 p.m. sees the close of the business day. It gives an
opportunity for prayer. The Lord tells us to pray without ceasing. The Bible records a pattern and
plan for daily prayer that marshals his army’s forces. Beloved, it’s time to watch and pray.

Prayer moves the hands of God. Even as He spoke the universe into creation, God created us in
His image. Our spoken words and prayers carry the power of creation within them. As
intercessors and God’s watchmen on the walls of our families, cities and nations, we are called to
watch over our assignments to see approaching danger and warn those endangered. (2Kings
9:17,18)

We are to watch for the good things and good messengers God sends to His people. We are to watch
for the gifted ones and the coming of the Lord’s Presence. We are to alert the people to roll out the
welcome mat, saying, “Come, come, come, come! Angels of healing, you are welcome here. Spirit of
 the Lord, You are welcome here. Gifts of the Spirit, you are welcome here. Spirit of conviction of
sin, righteousness, and judgment come; you are welcome here. Come, come, come, come!” We are
to roll out the red carpet to the name and the blood of Jesus, and say, “Come!”
We are to watch not only for the enemy’s activity but also for the Lord’s plans. If we watch for the
enemy and announce his activity, we can avert the thief’s plans to steal, kill and destroy. As Jesus
states in Matt. 24:43, “But know this, if the good man of the house had known in what watch the
thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his house to be broken
up.” Today, more than ever, it is imperative that intercessors watch and pray, seek the Lord’s
direction, and pray, “His will be done in the earth as it is in heaven.”

In Matthew 24 :“Watch out that no one deceives you” (verse 4); “See to it that you are not
alarmed” (verse 6); “Stand firm to the end” (verse 13); “Keep watch” (verse 42). In Mark
13: “Watch out that no one deceives you” (verse 5); “Do not be alarmed” (verse 7); “Be on your
guard” (verse 9); “Do not worry” (verse 11); “Stand firm” (verse 13); “Be on your guard”(verse
23); “Be on your guard. Be alert” (verse 33); “Keep watch” (verse 35); “Watch out” (verse 37).
And in Luke 21:“Watch out that you are not deceived” (verse 8); “Do not be frightened” (verse
9); “Stand firm” (verse 19); “Stand up and lift up your heads” (verse 28); “Be careful” (verse
34).; “Be always on the watch and pray” (verse 36)