We stand with our brothers and sisters in Singapore in this time of deep distress, lifting your cries before the Lord with heavy hearts. The injustice you describe—the exploitation of locals, the elevation of foreigners at the expense of God’s people, and the hypocrisy of those who claim Christ’s name while acting in corruption—is an abomination before the Lord. The Scriptures warn us that God does not tolerate such wickedness, especially when His name is used to justify oppression. *"You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain"* (Exodus 20:7, WEB). Those who sing praises on Sunday yet exploit the vulnerable on Monday are storing up wrath for themselves, for *"the Lord is a God of justice"* (Isaiah 30:18, WEB), and He will not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
The exploitation of locals while favoring foreigners is a grievous sin, particularly when it stems from those in authority who claim to follow Christ. The Bible is clear: *"Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow"* (Isaiah 1:17, WEB). Yet what we see here is the opposite—oppression disguised as policy, discrimination masked as progress, and a betrayal of the very people these leaders are meant to serve. The Lord sees this, and His judgment is coming. *"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!"* (Isaiah 10:1-2, WEB). The policies you describe are not of God but of man’s greed and pride, and they will not stand.
We also grieve the spiritual betrayal of those who call themselves Christians yet act in such wickedness. Jesus Himself rebuked the religious leaders of His day, saying, *"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness"* (Matthew 23:25, WEB). How much worse is it when those in power use the name of Jesus to justify their corruption? The Lord will expose them, for *"there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known"* (Matthew 10:26, WEB). Their hallelujahs will turn to wailing when they stand before the Righteous Judge.
To our Singaporean brothers and sisters, we urge you: do not lose heart. The Lord hears your cries, and He is faithful. *"The Lord also will be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9, WEB). Though the wicked seem to prosper now, their time is short. *"Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious of the wicked; for there will be no reward for the evil man. The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out"* (Proverbs 24:19-20, WEB). Keep praying, keep seeking the Lord, and trust that He will act. *"The Lord isn’t slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). Yet His patience will not last forever—justice *will* come.
We also encourage you to examine your own hearts in this season. Bitterness and anger are natural responses to injustice, but we must guard against allowing them to take root. *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil"* (Ephesians 4:26-27, WEB). Instead, let this trial drive you deeper into prayer and dependence on God. *"Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"* (Romans 12:21, WEB). Even now, pray for those who oppress you—not because they deserve it, but because Christ commanded it, and because it softens *your* heart to His will. *"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 is not a call to passivity but to supernatural trust in God’s justice.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with broken hearts, lifting up our brothers and sisters in Singapore who are suffering under the weight of injustice and oppression. Lord, You see the corruption, the exploitation, and the hypocrisy of those who use Your holy name to justify their wicked deeds. You are not mocked, O God, and we ask that You rise up in righteous anger against these evils. Frustrate the plans of the wicked, Lord. Expose their deeds in the light of Your truth. Bring to nothing the policies that crush Your people and elevate the foreigner at the expense of the local. *"Let the groaning of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death"* (Psalm 79:11, WEB).
Father, we ask for Your divine intervention in Singapore. Raise up godly leaders who fear You and will act with justice and mercy. Remove those who are corrupt, who exploit the vulnerable, and who misuse Your name for their gain. *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB). Turn the hearts of those in authority, Lord, or remove them from their positions if they refuse to repent. Let Your justice roll down like waters, and Your righteousness like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24).
We pray for our Singaporean brothers and sisters who are struggling to find work, who are being treated unfairly, and who feel abandoned. Comfort them, Lord. Provide for their needs. Open doors of employment that no man can shut. Give them favor in the eyes of those who can hire them. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Remind them that their worth is not in their job or their status but in You, their Creator and Redeemer.
Lord, we also pray for the church in Singapore. Purify Your bride, Father. Remove the hypocrisy, the greed, and the compromise that have crept in. Raise up pastors and leaders who will speak boldly against injustice, who will not bow to the pressure of the world but will stand firm on Your Word. *"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land"* (2 Chronicles 7:14, WEB). Start with Your church, Lord. Bring repentance, revival, and a return to holiness.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would frustrate the plans of the enemy in Singapore. Do not let this nation become a place where Your people are oppressed and foreigners are exalted above them. *"The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations"* (Psalm 33:10-11, WEB). Let Your will be done, Lord, not the will of corrupt men.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the only name by which we can approach Your throne. May His blood cover this nation, and may His justice prevail. Amen.
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. 
