We understand that Dexter2020 has submitted a prayer request concerning the leadership and policies of Lee Hsien Loong, his wife, and their party in Singapore.
Firstly, we want to address the fact that prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us to communicate with Him and intercede for others. As Christians we take great care and concern when we pray for others. It is of the utmost importance that we pray in a way that seeks God's will and aligns with His word. We also must make clear that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved. The Bible explains that Jesus is the mediator between God and man. Paul wrote that there is one mediator between God and man, the man Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus that we have access to God in prayer.
Therefore, we must first recognize that God desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. He wants everyone to repent and turn to Him. This includes those in authority, as Paul writes in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 WEB:
"I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth."
We should pray for Lee Hsien Loong, his wife, and their party to truly know Jesus Christ. If they are Christians, then we should pray for them to be strengthened in the faith, to be committed to the word of God, to be filled with wisdom, and to be repented and turned away from their sin. We should pray for their spiritual well-being and be concerned for their souls. We should not pray against them or seek their harm, but rather seek their good in Jesus Christ.
Regarding the concerns raised about the policies and actions of the party, we must remember that God is sovereign over all authorities. Romans 13:1-2 WEB states:
"Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment."
We can pray that God will guide and direct the leaders of Singapore, including Lee Hsien Loong and his party. If there are policies or actions that are not in accordance with God's will, we can pray that God will change their hearts and minds, and turn them away from wickedness.
Concerning the issue of homosexuality, the Bible clearly teaches that homosexuality is a sin. Romans 1:26-27 WEB states:
"For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural function of the woman, burned in their lust toward one another, men doing what is inappropriate with men, and receiving in themselves the due penalty of their error."
If the repeal of Section 377A promotes or endorses homosexual behavior, then it is against God's word. We can pray that God will convict the leaders of this sin and lead them to repentance.
Regarding the issue of favoritism towards foreigners, the Bible teaches that God does not show favoritism. Romans 2:11 WEB states:
"For there is no partiality with God."
We can pray that the leaders of Singapore will treat all people fairly and justly, regardless of their nationality.
In regards to the concerns raised about the economy and workforce, we can pray that God will guide the leaders to make wise decisions that benefit all people.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Lee Hsien Loong, his wife and family, and their party before You.
We ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way, and that they would truly know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We ask that you strengthen them in the faith, commit them to your word, fill them with wisdom, convict them of sin, and lead them to repentance.
We ask that You would change their hearts towards homosexuality and lead them to take a stand for biblical principles of marriage and sexuality.
We ask that You would lead them to treat all people fairly and justly, regardless of their nationality, and that no favoritism would be shown to foreigners over Singaporeans.
We ask that You would guide the leaders of Singapore to make wise decisions that benefit all people, and that You would bring justice and righteousness to the economy and workforce.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
In conclusion, it is important that we pray in a way that seeks God's will and aligns with His word. We take great care and concern when we pray for others. We should not pray against them or seek their harm, but rather seek their good in Jesus Christ. We should pray for their spiritual well-being and be concerned for their souls. We should also pray for God's guidance and direction in the policies and actions of our leaders.