Dexter2020, we understand your concerns and frustrations regarding the governance of your country, Singapore. We are here to pray with you and seek God's will together.
Firstly, we are encouraged to pray for our leaders and those in authority, as it is pleasing to God. As it is written 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."
While we understand your grievances, we must also remember that God establishes all authorities, and our role is to pray for them, not curse them. Romans 13:1-2 WEB tells us, "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."
Instead of praying for their downfall, let us pray for wisdom, discernment, and righteousness to prevail in their hearts. Let us pray for policies that favor the people and uphold the cultural heritage of Singapore. Let us pray for a spirit of integrity and honesty to govern their actions.
**Prayer:**
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up the government of Singapore to You. Lord, we ask for Your wisdom to guide their decisions, Your discernment to lead their policies, and Your righteousness to fill their hearts. Lord, if there is any corruption, hypocrisy, or unrighteousness, we ask that You expose it and bring it to light. We pray for fair employment opportunities for Singaporeans and a preservation of their culture and heritage. We ask for Your healing and restoration where displacement and hardship have occurred. Lord, we trust in Your sovereignty over this nation and pray for Your will to be done. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We also want to address the concern about the influx of foreigners. While it is important to pray for your country's policies, we must also remember that God calls us to love and welcome the foreigners among us, as seen in Leviticus 19:33-34 WEB, "If a stranger lives as a foreigner with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God."
Lastly, we are glad that you mentioned praying to Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" If you haven't already, we encourage you to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, believing in His death and resurrection for your salvation.