Entering 2026: A Brand New Beginning – Preparing for the RCCG Annual Fasting and Prayer Season

Entering 2026: A Brand New Beginning – Preparing for the RCCG Annual Fasting and Prayer Season

Beloved Family in Christ,

Glory be to God Almighty for His faithfulness in bringing us triumphantly into 2026! As declared by our Daddy G.O., Pastor E.A. Adeboye, during the powerful January 2026 Holy Ghost Service, the theme for this year is “Brand New Beginning”. This is a divine proclamation of fresh starts, supernatural restoration, divine remembrance, and landmark breakthroughs. Drawing from Isaiah 43:18-19: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – God is set to wipe away tears, restore lost years, and launch us into unprecedented glory.

In line with RCCG tradition, the annual fasting and prayer season is a sacred time to seek God’s face intensely, humble ourselves, and position the church for greater exploits. The exact dates and duration for the 2026 fasting are yet to be officially announced by Daddy G.O. (Typically, it commences in early January and may span 50, 63, or more days). We eagerly await the official prayer guide from rccg.org or regional directives. Once released, we will update accordingly – stay connected to your parish and official channels.

Until then, let us prepare our hearts with expectation, drawing from previous years’ patterns and the powerful prophecies released for 2026.

Recap from the January 2026 Holy Ghost Service: “Brand New Beginning”

The first Holy Ghost Service of the year (held on January 2, 2026) was a glorious encounter themed Brand New Beginning. Daddy G.O. ministered powerfully on stepping into fresh divine chapters – leaving behind old burdens, failures, and limitations. Thousands gathered at the Redemption City and online, experiencing healings, deliverances, and prophetic declarations. This service set the tone for the year: God is resetting destinies, opening closed doors, and causing His people to flourish like never before.

Prophecies for 2026 by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

During the crossover service (December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026) and subsequent messages, Daddy G.O. shared encouraging words from the Lord:

• General/Individual: 2026 will be more remarkable than 2025. The divine wind blowing since 2024 will blow even stronger, bringing more opportunities, breakthroughs, successes, victories, and fewer failures. Many testimonies will start with “God remembered me at last!”

• Nigeria: Reduction in hunger; small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will blossom; a “reverse japa” – many who emigrated will return home as conditions improve.

• International: Lower chance of major global war compared to 2025; increased natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes and tornadoes).

• Daddy G.O. withheld some details pending further divine confirmation, but the overall message is one of hope, restoration, and divine acceleration.

Stand on these words – 2026 is your year of Brand New Beginning!

Crossover 2025-2026 Prayers: Key Highlights and Declarations

The crossover night was a night of intense thanksgiving, repentance, and faith-filled declarations. Key prayer focuses included:

1. Thanksgiving for God’s mercies in 2025 – life, protection, and victories.
2. Repentance and cleansing from shortcomings.
3. Declarations for divine new things, acceleration, and overflowing blessings in 2026.
4. Prayers for Daddy & Mummy G.O., RCCG global mission, nations, and personal breakthroughs.
5. Prophetic shouts: “Welcome to my year of Brand New Beginning!”

As we prayed into midnight, the atmosphere was electric with joy and expectation.

About the RCCG Annual Fast: Biblical Foundation and Purpose

The RCCG annual fasting is a time-honored tradition rooted in Scripture (Joel 2:12-17; Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58). It is designed to:

• Humble ourselves and seek God’s face intensely.
• Give thanks for the past year and consecrate the new one.
• Intercede for personal renewal, family, church growth, nations, and global revival.
• Position RCCG for fulfillment of Vision 2032 (churches within 5-minute walking distance worldwide).
• Experience divine interventions in health, finances, marriages, careers, and soul-winning.

Past years have seen extraordinary moves of God – revivals, miracles, and exponential church growth.

Models of RCCG Fasting (Based on Previous Years – Await 2026 Official Guide)

RCCG offers flexible options to accommodate everyone’s capacity:

1. Daily Fast: Abstain from food daily (often until 6 PM), breaking with light meals. Most common for the full duration.

2. Dry Fast Options (Advanced – for those led and physically able):

– 14 days dry = credit for 28 days.
– 21 days dry = credit for 63 days.
– 30 days dry = credit for 100 days (as in some recent years).

1. Daniel Fast: Fruits, vegetables, nuts, water only – ideal for beginners, health concerns, pregnant/nursing mothers.

2. Partial/Modified: Skip certain meals, media, or pleasures (e.g., social media fast).

Important: Consult a doctor if you have health issues. Children/youth can participate modified (e.g., no snacks/media).

How to Prepare Effectively for the Upcoming RCCG 2026 Fast

1. Spiritual Preparation:

– Repentance and forgiveness (Psalm 51; Matthew 6:14-15).
– Daily Word study and Open Heavens devotional.
– Increase personal prayer time now.

1. Physical Preparation:

– Gradually reduce caffeine/sugar intake.
– Stock healthy foods: fruits, veggies, soups, juices.
– Plan rest and lighter schedule.

1. Daily Structure (From Past Guides):

– Praise/worship.
– Thanksgiving.
– Confession of sins.
– Intercession (personal, family, church, nation).
– Declarations of faith.

Anticipated Prayer Points for 2026 Fast (Inspired by Previous Years & Current Theme)

While awaiting the official guide, here are sample points aligned with “Brand New Beginning”:

• Thanksgiving for crossover mercies and prophecies.
• Personal renewal: Fresh anointing, healing, fruitfulness.
• Family: Restoration, unity, fruit of the womb.
• RCCG: Revival, soul-winning, protection for Daddy G.O.
• Nigeria/Global: Peace, economic recovery, reverse japa.
• Breakthroughs: Debts canceled, promotions, divine remembrance.

Previous Testimonies from RCCG Fasting Seasons

God has been faithful! Highlights from recent years:

• Healings from “incurable” diseases (cancer, infertility).
• Marital restorations and fruit of the womb after years of waiting.
• Financial miracles: Debts cleared, jobs/manifestations.
• Deliverances from bondage and generational curses.
• Church growth: New parishes planted, massive salvations.
• Personal encounters: Visions, prophetic directions leading to breakthroughs.

Your testimony is next in this Brand New Beginning!

Popular RCCG Branches for Fasting Services

Join live services for corporate prayer (many stream online via YouTube/Dove TV):

• Redemption City (Main Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway) – Epicenter of power.
• Throne Room (Ebute-Metta, Lagos).
• Jesus House (Various locations worldwide, e.g., Baltimore, Toronto).
• Regional favorites: Check rccg.org for parishes near you – e.g., in Abuja, Port Harcourt, London, USA provinces.

Online: Follow @rccglive on YouTube for broadcasts.

Declaration for 2026

Father, in this year of Brand New Beginning, let every Redeemed member experience divine reset, overflowing joy, and landmark testimonies. No more stagnation – only acceleration!

Stay expectant! Update coming when fasting dates are announced.

In His Service,
A Fellow Redeemed Child of God

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