The third prayer watch 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 prayer 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 turbulent and confusing situation.
Time to Strengthen Yourself Spiritually and Seek Direction
Be vigilant during this prayer time and watch for God’s revelation for breakthrough. In addition, seek 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 12:31-37). 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 Prayer Watch Hour
God uses dreams and visions to bring instruction and counsel to us as we sleep. Often, we are awakened during this time with dreams God has given to us. Besides this, God reveals areas where we need to concentrate our prayers and intercession. “Job 33:15 confirms this, “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.”
At the same time, the devil can torment you in your dreams through persistent nightmares or sexual dreams. So, always pray before you go to sleep and ask God to keep you from the enemy’s devices.
Prayer Decrees for This Watch Heavenly 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. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. (Psalms 4:8)
- I praise You because You counsel me. Even at night, You put Your instructions deep inside my mind. And, Your Word is like a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. (Proverbs 16:7; Psalm 119:105)
- In Jesus’ 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 manifesting.
- You said in Your Word that whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven, and 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 also cancel every attack of oppression, depression, perversion, distraction, hindrance, and deception.
- Father, no evil will befall me or plague come near my dwelling. No weapon formed against me will prosper because 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)
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).
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