The fourth prayer watch is always important because it is the last prayer watch of the night. It was during this time the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 12, 14). Moreover, Jesus walked on the water to help His disciples who were caught in a storm, during the fourth prayer watch (Matthew 14:25-33).
Equally important, the fourth prayer watch is the time that satanic agents, who went out to perform their activities, are returning to their bases. Therefore, this watch 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.” The fourth prayer watch is a disciplined prayer watch for those who have the power and training to wake up early in the morning and set the atmosphere. In addition, it is the time for all of the enemy’s plans and strategies to fail. Furthermore, the fourth prayer watch is for gaining territory, establishing the spirit of prosperity and stopping the devil from hijacking blessings and favor.
Not only this, but the fourth prayer watch sets our day before it begins. It 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. “Job 22:27-28 says, “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.” Therefore, this is an opportune time to consecrate all work for the day, and to pray for the protection for God’s people.
Prayer Decrees for This Watch
Heavenly Father…
- 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 are my God, the Rock I run to for protection. Moreover, You are my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Father, You will defeat my enemies. When they come against me, they will scatter before me in seven directions! (Psalm 18:2; Deuteronomy 28:7)
- You know the plans You have for me. They are plans for my welfare and not for evil, to give me hope and a good future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
- Today I commit my work to You, and my plans will succeed. Therefore, Your favor rests upon me and makes everything I do successful. (Psalm 90:17; Proverbs 16:3)
- Your angels daily surround and defend me because I reverence You. I trust in You and find new strength. Therefore, I can rise up like an eagle in the sky and run and not get tired. I can also walk and not grow weak. (Isaiah 40:31)
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