Understanding the Eight Prayer Watches: The Fifth Prayer Watch (6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.)

The fifth prayer watch is a time for building our spiritual and physical strength before the day begins (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 (Malachi 4:2).
During this watch, we should pray for such issues as healing in our bodies, relationships, family, government, and the economy.

Time for the Holy Spirit to prepare us (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 upon the 120 disciples in the Upper Room (on the day of Pentecost) to equip them for service.

Regular work schedules usually begin between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. This is the time to ask the Holy Spirit to equip and prepare you for the workday ahead. In like manner, Jesus got up early in the morning, while it was still dark, and went off to a solitary place to pray (Mark 1:35).

Prayer Decrees for This Watch

Heavenly Father…

Today I entrust my work to You; and I know my plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:3).
I can do everything You ask me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power, in Jesus’ Name. (Philippians 4:13)
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. Father, You save me from the grave and surround me with loving-kindness and tender mercies. (Psalm 103:2- 4)
I release the healing virtue of Jesus Christ into my body. And I curse, at the root, every attack upon my health. Jehovah-Rophe heals 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.
My life is not my own. Therefore, I dedicate my body to You as a living sacrifice—holy and well-pleasing to You. (Romans 12:1)