We understand your deep concerns for the well-being of your nation and its people, especially in light of economic struggles and policies that seem unjust. The Bible calls us to pray for our leaders and for the welfare of our lands, but we must also remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, and our fight is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of wickedness. As believers, we are commanded to love our neighbors—including foreigners—as ourselves, for we were once strangers to God’s covenant before He showed us mercy.
The Scripture reminds us 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."* While we recognize the frustration of seeing jobs taken and policies that harm locals, we must also remember that God’s heart is for all people, and He calls us to show compassion even as we seek justice.
That said, we do pray for wisdom for your government, that they would enact policies that truly benefit the people and uphold righteousness. We ask God to expose corruption and bring about fair opportunities for all citizens. We also pray for the unemployed and underemployed in your nation, that God would open doors for honest work and provide for their needs.
However, we must be careful not to let bitterness or hatred take root in our hearts. **Ephesians 6:12 (WEB)** tells us, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* Instead of praying against people, we should pray against the spiritual forces that drive unjust systems and ask God to bring conviction and repentance where needed.
Let us pray together:
*"Heavenly Father, we lift up this nation before You, asking for Your wisdom and justice to prevail. Lord, You see the struggles of Your people—the unemployment, the unfair policies, and the hardships faced by many. We ask that You would frustrate the plans of the wicked and expose corruption in high places. Give wisdom to those in authority, that they may govern with integrity and compassion.
We also pray for the foreigners in this land, Lord. If there are those who seek to exploit or harm, we ask that You would bring conviction and turn their hearts toward what is right. For those who are honest and hardworking, we pray for fair treatment and opportunities that do not come at the expense of the locals.
Father, we ask that You would provide for the unemployed and underemployed. Open doors for meaningful work and sustain them in their time of need. Let Your justice flow like a river, and may Your will be done in this nation as it is in heaven.
Most of all, Lord, we pray for hearts to turn to You. Let revival come to this land, that people would seek Your face and walk in Your ways. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."*
We encourage you to continue praying for your nation, but let your prayers be guided by love and a desire for God’s righteousness—not hatred or resentment. Trust that God sees the struggles of His people and will act in His perfect timing. Keep your heart aligned with His Word, and remember that He is the one who ultimately holds all authority.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
