We hear the deep anger and pain behind your words about what you see happening in Singapore, the suffering you attribute to greed and unjust policies, the poverty and loss of life that burdens your heart, and we join together to bring this before the Lord seeking His will in Jesus' name.
We must lovingly and firmly rebuke the spirit of this request, for to pray for a horrible death, for bodies to be dug up and shamed, and for people to burn forever without repentance is not aligned with the heart of God. The Word tells us Romans 12:19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord. And Jesus commands us Matthew 5:44 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. We are also warned Hebrews 12:15 looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it. When we harbor hatred and curse others, even those we believe have done great evil, that bitterness defiles us and hardens our own heart before God. Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us to let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from us, with all malice, and to be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other.
God does see injustice, oppression, and greed, and He does promise perfect justice. Psalm 89:14 says righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Yet His justice is holy and His desire is for repentance rather than destruction, for He says Ezekiel 33:11 As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us the Lord is not slow concerning his promise, but is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. To declare that there is no repentance and to desire that anyone burn in hell forever is to close the door that God Himself keeps open while there is life.
Instead of cursing, God calls us to pray for those in authority, even when we strongly disagree with them or believe they have acted corruptly. We are exhorted 1 Timothy 2:1-2 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. This does not excuse evil, for rulers will give account to God for how they shepherd the people entrusted to them, but it places justice in God's hands and in lawful, righteous means rather than in hatred.
We also notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we must speak plainly that it is only through Him that we have access to God and that our prayers are heard. Jesus said John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Without Jesus we remain separated from God in our own sin, and no amount of anger at the sins of others can save us. If we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved Romans 10:9, and He will give us a new heart to love what He loves and to hate what He hates without being consumed by vengeance.
We pray together for you and for Singapore.
Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You. We confess our own need for Your mercy and forgiveness, and we ask You to forgive us for hatred, cursing, and desiring evil upon others. Lord, we lay before You the pain behind this cry, the concern for the poor, the vulnerable, those tempted to despair, and for justice in Singapore. You see every act of greed and every abuse of power, and nothing is hidden from Your eyes. We ask that You would bring true justice according to Your righteousness, that You would restrain evil, expose corruption, and raise up leaders who will act with wisdom, integrity, and compassion for the people. We pray for the ministers and leaders of Singapore, that You would convict them where they have sinned, grant them repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and turn their hearts to serve justly and humbly. Soften hearts that are hard and bring salvation where there is now darkness.
Lord, heal the one who prayed this prayer. Remove the root of bitterness and fill that place with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Guard against despair and suicide among the people, comfort those in poverty and distress, and let Your church be a light of hope and practical love. Help us all to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21 and to trust that You will repay in Your perfect time. We ask for a heart that loves justice but also loves mercy, as You do. We pray all these things in the holy and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, amen.