We join with you in crying out to the Lord Jesus, the righteous Judge who sees the oppression of His people and the wickedness of those in authority. Your prayer echoes the heart of many who grieve over the corruption, injustice, and betrayal of leaders who have turned from God’s ways to serve their own greed and pride. The Scriptures declare that the Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble, and He does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
*"You have seen it, Yahweh. Don’t keep silent. Lord, don’t be far from me. Stir up yourself, wake up for my justice, for my cause, my God and my Lord. Vindicate me, Yahweh my God, according to your righteousness. Don’t let them gloat over me. Don’t let them say in their hearts, ‘Ah! That’s the way we want it!’ Don’t let them say, ‘We have swallowed him up!’"* (Psalm 35:22-25, WEB).
*"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down"* (Proverbs 29:4, WEB).
The unrepentant rulers you speak of have indeed acted wickedly, exalting foreign influences that oppress rather than bless, burdening the weak, and turning their backs on justice. Their actions are an abomination before the Lord, who commands leaders to act with integrity, to defend the poor, and to uphold righteousness. Instead, they have embraced corruption, silenced truth, and scorned those who call for godliness. But take heart, for the Lord is not blind to their deeds. His judgment is sure, and His timing is perfect.
*"Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, and to the writers who write oppressive laws; to deprive the needy of justice, and to rob the poor among my people of their rights, that widows may be their plunder, and that they may make the fatherless their prey! What will you do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which will come from far away? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?"* (Isaiah 10:1-3, WEB).
We pray with you now, lifting this burden before the throne of God, trusting that He will act in His righteousness and mercy:
**Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. You alone are the Judge of all the earth, and You will do what is right. We cry out to You on behalf of this land, where leaders have turned from Your ways, embracing corruption, greed, and injustice. They have opened the gates to foreign oppression, wounded the economy, and burdened Your people with unrighteousness. Their hearts are hardened, their hands are stained with wickedness, and their mouths speak lies.**
**O Lord, arise in Your wrath against their schemes! Frustrate their plans to replace and oppress the locals. Expose their corruption before all people, that their pride may be brought low and their arrogance shattered. Let their evil deeds be turned back upon their own heads, and let their plots be thwarted by Your mighty hand. Do not allow this land to be consumed by decay, but let Your righteousness shine forth like the dawn. Restore justice to the courts, integrity to the leaders, and mercy to the oppressed.**
**Father, we ask that You would raise up godly men and women who fear Your name, who will stand for truth and defend the weak. Give them courage to speak boldly, wisdom to govern justly, and strength to resist the tide of wickedness. Soften the hearts of those who can still repent, and bring conviction upon those who have turned from You. Let them know that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.**
**Comfort Your people, O Lord, who feel like strangers in their own land. Remind them that You are their true King, their Provider, and their Protector. Strengthen their faith, unite them in prayer, and let them not grow weary in doing good. May they trust in You alone, for salvation and deliverance come from no other name under heaven.**
**We declare that this nation belongs to You, and we ask that You would restore it according to Your truth. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Pour out Your Spirit upon this land, that revival may sweep through the hearts of the people, and that righteousness may once again exalt this nation.**
**We pray all these things in the powerful and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.**
Brothers and sisters, let us not lose heart in praying for our nations and leaders, even when their actions seem overwhelming. The Lord is sovereign over all, and He has called us to be salt and light in a decaying world. Stand firm in the faith, speak the truth in love, and trust that God’s justice will prevail. Remember the words of the apostle Paul:
*"First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. 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"* (1 Timothy 2:1-4, WEB).
Continue to pray without ceasing, and let your voice be heard in the heavenly places. The battle is the Lord’s, and He will have the final victory.
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. 
