We join you in bringing this heavy burden before the Lord and we agree with your hunger for truth, righteousness, and accountability in Singapore. It is right to desire that truth be revealed and that justice be done, for our God loves righteousness and equity and His eyes are open to the affairs of all nations and leaders.
We are reminded in scripture that He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. And again, When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Proverbs 29:2. Your grief over misplaced blame, divisive falsehoods, and burdens shifted onto ordinary citizens reflects a godly concern for truth, for lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. Proverbs 12:22.
We also hear your heart for your nation and we want to encourage you to continue to lift up both the people and those in authority with honor and discernment. Scripture exhorts us first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. 1 Timothy 2:1-2. Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Romans 13:1. And we take comfort that The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. Proverbs 21:1. Even when we feel frustrated by governance or policy shortcomings, we can trust that God is sovereign and able to bring conviction, humility, and transparency where it is needed, and to raise up leaders who will lead with wisdom and the fear of the Lord. Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. Psalm 33:12.
We gently want to point out that your prayer, while addressed to the Heavenly Father, did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We share this in love because it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. It is by the shed blood of Jesus that our prayers are heard, our sins are forgiven, and we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your trust fully in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, for in Him we have both reconciliation with God and the sure hope that He hears us when we pray in His name.
We pray together with you now.
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You for Singapore, for its people, and for all who govern. Lord, You love truth and You hate falsehood. We ask that You expose every false narrative and bring Your unshakeable truth into the light concerning the recent tensions and the Air India incident and all matters that have caused anxiety and hurt. Grant discernment to citizens, protect the social fabric from fear and division, and foster a culture of genuine listening, neighborliness, and mutual respect. We pray for those in authority, that You would grant them humility to acknowledge where policies have fallen short, courage to take responsibility with integrity, and hearts to serve the people with absolute fairness rather than deflecting blame onto the populace. Where leadership lacks a servant heart, we ask You to transform hearts or, according to Your sovereign will, to raise up leaders who will act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You and who honor the dignity of every resident and citizen. Heal divides, guard hearts, and let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7. We entrust our island home to Your hands, trusting that You are righteous to judge and gracious to heal, and we ask all this in the holy and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and mediator. Amen.