The first prayer watch begins in the evening, which is the “foundation” of night. The evening is a time for us to relax and be with family. It is also a time when we reflect upon what occurred during the day (good or bad) and pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God for being with us and bringing us through it (1 Chronicles 23:30)
Time for Meditation
In addition to reflection and prayer, the first prayer watch is a time to meditate on God’s Word. Meditation quiets our emotions, realigns our mind, and frees us to hear God speaking to us. 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 insight into His call on your life.
Period for Covenant Renewal with God
God’s covenant is found in the Bible and one of the many covenantal benefits we have is healing. Jesus healed many sick and demon-possessed 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. At this time, seasoned Christians are determined to do mighty things with boldness in the Lord.
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 the First Prayer Watch
- I am God’s child by faith in Christ Jesus, and I renew my covenant commitment to love Him with all my heart, soul and strength. Through Jesus Christ, I am Abraham’s descendant and an inheritor of the covenant blessings God promised to Abraham (Galatians 3:26, 27, 29).
- God has put His laws in my mind, and He has written them on my heart. Father, You are my God and I belong to You. You will forgive my wickedness and never again remember my sins (Hebrews 8:10, 12).
- God’s words are what sustain me; they are food to my hungry soul. And, Your Word brings 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)
- God directs my steps and delights in every detail of my life. If I stumble, I will never fall, for He holds me by the hand. (Psalm 37:23-24)
- I take delight in the Lord, and He gives me my heart’s desires (Psalm 37:4). I trust Him and I lack no good thing (Psalm 34:10). God supplies all my needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done (Philippians 4:19. Now, I have plenty to give to every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8). In addition, I have favor, good understanding and esteem in God’s sight and in the sight of man (Proverbs 3:4).
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