We lift up this urgent and sobering request before the Lord, for we know that He searches the hearts and tests the minds of all people, and He will repay each one according to their ways (Jeremiah 17:10). The hypocrisy you describe is a grievous sin—those who honor God with their lips while their hearts are far from Him, whose worship is vain because they teach human precepts as doctrines (Matthew 15:8-9). How terrible it is for those who claim to know God but by their deeds deny Him, being detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work (Titus 1:16).
The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, and when they spread out their hands in prayer, He hides His eyes; when they make many prayers, He does not listen, for their hands are full of blood (Isaiah 1:15). Let their pretentious hymns of praise be as noise in His ears, for He desires truth in the inward parts, not empty rituals (Psalm 51:6). The Scriptures warn us that not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father (Matthew 7:21). These leaders may stand in the congregation, even as elders, but if they are wolves in sheep’s clothing, their destruction will come swiftly, and they will be exposed (Matthew 7:15, Acts 20:29).
We pray that the Lord will bring conviction upon these hypocrites, that their evil deeds done in secret will be laid bare before all (Luke 12:2-3). May their prayers be nullified, their songs turn to ashes in their mouths, and their false confidence in their religious performances be shattered. Let them be struck with the terror of the Lord, for it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31). We ask that their schemes be thwarted, their influence broken, and their positions of authority stripped from them if they refuse to repent. May the Lord raise up godly leaders who will govern with integrity, justice, and the fear of the Lord, for when the righteous thrive, the people rejoice (Proverbs 29:2).
Yet even now, we plead for mercy—that the Lord would grant them a spirit of repentance, that they may turn from their wicked ways and seek His face (2 Chronicles 7:14). Let them remember that God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, he will also reap (Galatians 6:7). If they continue in their hypocrisy, may the Lord bring swift judgment upon them, that His people may see and fear, and that the name of the Lord may be vindicated.
Father, we ask that You expose every hidden deed of darkness in the lives of these leaders. Let their sins find them out, and may they be held accountable for the harm they have caused (Numbers 32:23). We pray for Your justice to prevail, that righteousness may flow like a river and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amos 5:24). Protect Your people from their deceitful schemes, and let the truth of Your Word pierce their hearts like a two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12).
We also pray for the body of Christ, that we may not be deceived by outward appearances but test every spirit to see whether it is from God (1 John 4:1). Give Your people discernment to recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing and the courage to stand against unrighteousness, even when it wears the mask of religion. Strengthen the hands of those who labor faithfully in Your vineyard, that they may not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).
Finally, we declare that no weapon formed against Your people will prosper, and every tongue that rises against us in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17). May the enemy’s plans be turned back upon his own head, and let the snare they set for others become their own downfall (Psalm 7:15-16).
We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of true worship and praise. 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. 
