We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this matter of great concern regarding the treatment of foreign-born American citizens. First and foremost, we must acknowledge that all authority is established by God, and we are called to pray for those in leadership, that they may govern with justice, wisdom, and righteousness. The Bible tells us in 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."
We pray for the administration and all those in positions of authority within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Lord, we ask that You soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth. May they see the value and dignity of every individual created in Your image, as Genesis 1:27 reminds us, "God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them." We pray that they would act with integrity, fairness, and compassion, upholding the laws of the land in a manner that reflects Your justice.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of division, fear, or injustice that may be influencing decisions regarding the citizenship of foreign-born Americans. We stand on Your Word in Proverbs 21:1, "The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires." We ask that You turn the hearts of those in power toward righteousness, that they may recognize the contributions of all citizens, regardless of their origin, and honor the legal processes that have granted them citizenship.
We lift up the innocent foreign-born American citizens who are living in fear and uncertainty. Lord, we ask for Your protection over them and their families. May they find peace in Your promises, as Psalm 37:28 declares, "For Yahweh loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off." We pray that their citizenship would be secure and that they would continue to live as productive, valued members of society, contributing to the greatness of this nation.
We also recognize the importance of unity in Christ, for there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for we are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). Many of these foreign-born citizens are brothers and sisters in Christ, and we stand with them in solidarity. We pray that they would be encouraged and strengthened in their faith, knowing that their ultimate citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20).
Lord, we ask that You would bring conviction to the hearts of those who may be acting out of prejudice, fear, or political motivation. May they repent and seek Your will in all their decisions. We pray that the administration would come to realize the contributions of all citizens, including those who have supported them, and that they would govern with humility and gratitude.
In all these things, we seek Your will, Lord, and we ask that Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can come before You, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Amen.