Changing our world through Prayer
Anti-immigrant groups have staged marches and protests in South Africa, demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by 30 June 2026. Some threaten protests, shutdowns and severe action against foreign nationals who remain.
18 May 2026 – South Africa is facing one of its worst weather-related disasters in recent years after floods and storms devastated six provinces. The President has declared a national state of disaster. Please pray with us.
South Africa is experiencing one of its worst FMD outbreaks in decades, with hundreds of confirmed outbreak sites across multiple provinces. Let us continue to pray for this devastating disaster to pass.
Considering the seriousness and urgency of multiple natural disasters currently affecting South Africa, let us pray earnestly for God’s help and intervention.
(In light of the National Interfaith Day of Prayer, South Africa – 30 November 2025.) Interfaith prayer, though often presented as unity, subtly shifts the spiritual foundation of a nation. It asks believers to acknowledge, honour, or stand in agreement with those who worship idols! Scripture warns repeatedly against this.
Across the world, countless brothers and sisters in Christ are facing hostility for no other reason than their faith in the Lord Jesus. We focus our urgent prayers on four nations prominent in the news right now.
(17 June 2025). When praying about the conflict between Israel and Iran, it can help to centre your petition on peace, healing and wisdom for all involved.
6 August 2024 – The possibility of a full-scale war in Israel or Iran will be devastating, bringing death and destruction. Let us therefore cry out to the Lord for His great mercies amidst this difficult time.
South Africa has brought a legal case against Israel over allegations of genocide for its war against Hamas in Gaza. The hearings at the International Court of Justice will take place 11 & 12 January 2024. Earnestly consider to fast and pray regarding this matter during this week.
On 7 October 2023, the militant Palestinian Islamic movement, Hamas, launched a large-scale offensive against Israel from the Gaza Strip. Israel has now formally declared a state of war. Join us in prayer for this volatile situation.
26 September 2023 – Widespread fires have occurred across South Africa in the last weeks and devastating flooding in the Western Cape during the past 48 hours. Join us in prayer for those affected.
26 April 2023 – Recently, fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF paramilitary group, resulting in hundreds of people killed, thousands injured and millions of people isolated and without access to essential services. Please pray for this desperate situation.
In light of the threat of a national shutdown, violence, intimidation and the fears of lawlessness breaking out, we encourage believers not to become overwhelmed by these threats, but to persevere in prayer.
As earthquakes continue to hit the region of Turkey and Syria, various regions in the Southern Hemisphere are experiencing excessive rainfall and cyclones leading to flooding and deadly landslides. Let us listen to the Lord’s voice and pray as the Holy Spirit leads us.
Thousands were killed and tens of thousands injured in Turkey and bordering Syria after devastating earthquakes hit the region on Monday, 6 February 2023.
During this time of conflict between Ukraine and Russia, we need to lay hold of the Lord for His glory to be displayed – regardless of personal and media opinions. More than ever, we need to exercise discernment, wisdom and withhold ourselves from choosing sides.
The civil war in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray has left thousands of people dead and millions displaced. A recent escalation in fighting has the potential to destabilise the entire region. Let us pray for this important nation in the Horn of Africa.