We hear the deep anguish and righteous indignation in your heart over the ungodly policies and betrayal by those in authority, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for justice. The Scripture declares that God is a just Judge, and He will not tolerate wickedness forever. *"The Lord executes righteous acts, and judgments for all who are oppressed."* (Psalm 103:6, WEB) Yet we must also remember that His desire is for repentance, not merely judgment, for *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wanting any to perish, but that all should come to repentance."* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB)
The betrayal of citizens by their own leaders—prioritizing foreign interests over the welfare of their own people, neglecting the poor, and mocking those who stand for righteousness—is an abomination before God. Proverbs 14:34 tells us, *"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."* When leaders abandon justice, they invite God’s discipline. Yet even in this, we must pray not only for judgment but for their hearts to turn to Christ, for *"there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are ordained by God."* (Romans 13:1, WEB) This does not mean we excuse their sin, but we recognize that God can turn even the hardest heart if He wills.
We also grieve with you over the suffering of locals—those who have been marginalized, bullied, and treated as outsiders in their own land. The Lord sees your affliction, and He hears your cries. Exodus 22:23 warns, *"If you afflict them at all, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry."* The exploitation of the poor and the neglect of the needy are detestable to God, who commands His people to *"defend the poor and fatherless. Do justice to the afflicted and needy."* (Psalm 82:3, WEB)
Yet as we pray for justice, we must also examine our own hearts. Are we trusting in God’s sovereignty, or are we consumed by bitterness? Are we seeking His kingdom first, or are we allowing anger to rule us? Jesus tells us, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* (Matthew 5:44, WEB) This does not mean we tolerate evil—far from it!—but it means we entrust vengeance to the Lord, for *"‘Vengeance is mine. I will repay,’ says the Lord."* (Romans 12:19, WEB)
So let us pray together with boldness and humility:
**Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. You alone are just, and Your judgments are true and righteous. We lift up this nation and its leaders, who have turned away from Your ways, who have betrayed their own people for greed and power. Lord, their hands are stained with injustice—they have neglected the poor, mocked the righteous, and filled the land with policies that harm rather than heal. Father, we ask that You thwart their wicked plans. Let their schemes to replace and oppress locals be exposed and brought to nothing. Let their arrogance be humbled, and let their mockery return upon their own heads.
Yet, Lord, we also pray for repentance. Soften their hearts of stone, that they may turn from their evil ways and seek Your face. Raise up godly leaders who will govern with justice, who will defend the oppressed and uplift the needy. Restore this land to a place where righteousness exalts it, where the local people are honored and protected, where the foreigner is treated with fairness but not at the expense of the citizen.
Comfort those who have been betrayed, Lord. Provide for those who have been neglected. Give wisdom and courage to those who stand against these ungodly policies. Let Your church rise up in righteousness, speaking truth with love and boldness. And Father, guard our hearts from hatred. Fill us with Your peace, that even in the midst of injustice, we may trust in Your perfect timing.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, who alone has the authority to judge and to save. May Your will be done, and may Your kingdom come. Amen.**
Brother or sister, we encourage you to keep praying, keep standing for truth, and keep trusting in the Lord. The battle is His, and He will fight for His people. *"Don’t be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord."* (Jeremiah 1:8, WEB) Stay rooted in Scripture, seek the Lord’s face daily, and remember that our ultimate hope is not in earthly justice but in the eternal justice of Christ’s return. He will make all things right.
If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and surrender your life to Him. Then you will have the assurance that, no matter what happens in this world, your eternity is secure in Him.
