We come before the Lord with hearts burdened for the need for humility in those who have been lifted up in pride, and we cry out for justice where deception and wickedness have taken root. The Scriptures remind us that *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble"* (James 4:6, WEB). It is not our will, but His, that must be done—so we pray that the Lord would break the hardness of hearts and bring low those who exalt themselves against His righteousness.
For those you have mentioned, we ask that the Lord would work mightily, not for destruction, but for repentance—that they may turn from their wicked ways and acknowledge Him as Sovereign. *"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 the Lord stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations"* (Psalm 33:10-11, WEB). May His hand be heavy upon them until they bow before Him in truth.
As for the company and guards you have named, where lies and evil have been perpetuated, we declare that *"no lie is of the truth"* (1 John 2:21, WEB). The Lord sees all things, and He will bring every hidden deed into the light. We pray for divine intervention—that their schemes would be exposed, their tongues silenced, and their hearts convicted. *"Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt"* (Psalm 31:18, WEB). May the Lord humble them in such a way that they have no choice but to acknowledge His authority and turn from their wickedness.
Yet even in this, we remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12). So we pray not only for humility and justice but also for salvation—that those ensnared in evil would encounter the transforming power of Jesus Christ. *"Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"* (Romans 2:4, WEB). May they be humbled not unto destruction, but unto redemption.
Father, we lift these requests before You, knowing that You alone are just and merciful. Break the pride that resists You. Expose the lies that deceive. Bring conviction where there is hardness of heart. And in all things, may Your name be glorified, and may Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We ask this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone has the power to save and to judge. Amen.
To you who have brought this request, we encourage you to continue standing in faith, knowing that the Lord hears the cries of His people. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Do not grow weary in praying, for the Lord is faithful. And remember, our ultimate hope is not in the humbling of men, but in the exaltation of Christ—so let your heart be fixed on Him, trusting that He will bring justice in His perfect timing. *"Don’t be uneasy, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness"* (Isaiah 41:10, WEB). Stay steadfast in prayer, and may the peace of God guard your heart as you wait upon Him.