RCCG 2026 FASTING AND PRAYERS – DAY 24

FEBRUARY 24TH, 2026

PRAYER FOCUS: RESTITUTION

### 📖 **Scripture Foundation: Luke 19:8 (Zacchaeus)**
> *”But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, ‘Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.'”*

This verse is the core text for the day. Zacchaeus’s response to Jesus’s salvation was not just feeling sorry but taking immediate, costly action to right his past wrongs—demonstrating the heart of true restitution.

### 🙏 **Prayer Points for Day 24: Restitution**

Here are the 15 official prayer points from the RCCG guide, organized for your prayer time.

**Thanksgiving**
1. Father, we thank You for the grace of forgiveness for every true repentant sinner. (1 John 1:8)
2. Father, thank You for the courage and the activity of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers towards restoring their way in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, thank You for the grace of life, it is the basis of our hope and restoration in Jesus name. (Exodus 9:4)

**Personal Examination & Conviction**
4. Father, forgive me for my sinful acts where I have taken things that do not belong to me in Jesus name.
5. Father, open my eyes to know areas where I need to make restitution.
6. Father, don’t let me be deaf and dumb to the leading and conscious of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.
7. Father, help me to understand the secret of the command of restitution in Jesus name.
8. Father, every restitution that I have to make to obtain your mercy, please help me to make them in Jesus name. (Exodus 22:30-36)
9. Father, open my eyes of understanding to remember areas that I need to make restitution in Jesus’ name. (Leviticus 24)

**Grace & Favor in the Process**
10. Father, grant me mercy with anyone who is principal in the journey of my restitution in Jesus name. (Exodus 22:14)
11. Father, please send me the resources that are required to fulfil my restitution obligations in Jesus name. (Proverbs 6:30-31)

**The Outcome of Restitution**
12. Father, as I embark on this journey of restitution, let me come out better for your glory in Jesus name. (Ezekiel 33:15)
13. Father, every dishonesty that has caused others pain, please forgive me in Jesus name. (Leviticus 6:2-5)
14. Father, let every consequence of my restitution be for my promotion in Jesus name. (Job 20:18)
15. Father, I receive grace for restitution and to live well forever in Jesus’ name. (Ezekiel 33:15)

### 💡 **Commentary and Reflection**

**1. Restitution as Fruit of Repentance**
Zacchaeus’s story is powerful because his offer to repay fourfold came *after* Jesus accepted him. It shows that restitution is not to *earn* salvation, but the natural, joyful evidence of a transformed heart (2 Corinthians 5:17). It is making your “walk match your talk.”

**2. It Goes Beyond Money**
While prayer points 4, 8, and 11 mention taking things and resources, restitution is broader. It can involve restoring:
* **Reputations** (by speaking well of someone you’ve slandered).
* **Relationships** (by apologizing and seeking forgiveness).
* **Time/Trust** (by being faithfully present after a period of neglect).

**3. A Process Guided by the Holy Spirit**
Prayer points 5-7 are crucial. Restitution requires **wisdom**. The Holy Spirit guides us on *what* to do, *when*, and *how*—especially in delicate situations where an action might cause more harm than good. It’s about being led, not just acting on guilt.

**4. Costly but Consequential**
Prayer points 11 and 14 acknowledge that restitution can be costly (like Zacchaeus’s money) but that God honors it. Biblical law (Exodus 22, Leviticus 6) included restitution as a path to cleansing and restoration. It clears your conscience before God and man (Acts 24:16) and opens the door for God’s promotion and blessing.

As you pray today, ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide and your courage, making your path of restitution clear and honoring to God.