Open Heaven 8 July 2026 – Exceed In Prayer

Open Heaven 8 July 2026 is now available.

Today’s Open Heaven devotional, written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, carries the theme “Exceed In Prayer”. The devotional is based on the memory verse from Ephesians 6:18, which says, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”

The message draws inspiration from the story of Jacob in Genesis 32:24-30, where he wrestled with an angel until he obtained a blessing that changed his life forever. This year’s RCCG Annual Convention theme is “Mountain Movers,” and the fasting and prayer points for Day 4 focus on thanksgiving for the power of God that moves mountains.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that by the help of the Holy Spirit I pray without ceasing, remain steadfast in God’s presence, and through persistent prayer I will continually experience divine victory and transformation in Jesus’ name. Let Somebody Shout Hallelujah!

The Message Behind Today’s Open Heaven

In the devotional, Pastor Adeboye shares a personal testimony about his Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, who came to stay with him in 1975. Even though it was a humble mud house plastered with cement, Pastor Adeboye was happy to host his spiritual father. When night came, they prayed together, but after Pastor Adeboye went to bed, he noticed Pa Akindayomi remained on his knees. When he woke up in the middle of the night and again around 5am, the old man was still praying.

Worried, Pastor Adeboye asked if there was a problem, and Pa Akindayomi simply replied that he would soon understand. Since then, Pastor Adeboye has followed in his footsteps and truly understands that believers ought to pray without ceasing, as stated in 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

The message emphasizes that many believers only pray when they are facing challenges. When things are going well, they see no reason to pray. However, God has called all His children to a life of prayer. No matter how much you pray now, you can always go higher in the place of prayer. Never let your current prayer lifestyle, no matter how vibrant you think it is, make you feel as if you are doing your best. Keep pushing to be better so you don’t begin to relax and lose your fervency.

Pastor Adeboye also shares how he once went with six of his best friends to Ilorin to pray for 36 hours nonstop. Afterward, they felt they had achieved something unbelievable, but the following week, he was told about a man who prayed nonstop for 30 days. This teaches us that there is always higher ground in prayer. God wants you to keep going higher in the place of prayer.

RCCG Annual Convention Fasting And Prayers 8 July 2026

RCCG DAILY FASTING AND PRAYER GUIDE FOR THE 74TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, 8TH JULY, 2026
THEME: THANKSGIVING FOR THE POWER OF GOD THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS

INTRODUCTION: As we prepare for the RCCG Convention themed “Mountain Movers,” we give thanks to God because no mountain is too great for His power, and nothing is impossible with Him.

Let’s Pray In Jesus’ Name

Today’s Prayer Points:

Father, thank You for the Holy Spirit, Who prays for me always with a groaning which cannot be uttered.
Father, please teach me and help me to pray always without ceasing, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please let my desire to be in Your presence be on the increase, let my joy be unlimited in the place of prayers, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help me to cultivate the habit of praying always so I won’t become a prey to the devil, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help me to live a life of prayer, even when things are well, help me to continue in prayers, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help me to go higher and deeper in prayers, and never to feel like I am doing my best. I will keep pushing, I will keep pressing on, and I will never lose my fervency, in Jesus’ name.
Father, on a daily basis, please help me to stay alert in prayers, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help me to hold unto you in prayers without fainting, help me to exceed the level I am today and to keep my focus on more of You, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please empower me continually wait on You in prayers as I should in every season of my life, in Jesus’ name.
Father, in the lives of all Your children, please ignite a fresh fire and hunger to pray always, help us to watch and pray always without fainting, in Jesus’ name.
Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Help him to keep pushing in prayers and never to relax so he won’t lose his fervency and relevance in life and ministry, in Jesus’ name. Bless his children biological and spiritual. Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name.
Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this community. Lord, bless all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations; give them the grace to keep up with this good work of faith in the name of Jesus.
By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.
Father, let every challenge, hindrance, and obstacle to getting these prayer points across to Your children timely and on a daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.
Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you according to Philippians 4:6. In Jesus’ name, I pray according to John 14:13–14 and 15:16. Thank you Father for answered prayers according to 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Special Note for Open Heaven for today 2026

These prayer points were not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye but by one of his numerous disciples who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit to write these prayer points based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional. Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. These prayers have no expiry date. Please pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

To Fully Benefit From These Prayers

You must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by saying this prayer:

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are so excited you surrendered your life to Jesus!

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