We understand your deep frustration and sense of betrayal by those in authority who misuse Scripture to justify actions that harm their own people while elevating others. The verse they reference, **Leviticus 19:34**, does indeed command God’s people to treat foreigners with love and justice, for we were once strangers in Egypt. However, this command must never be twisted to justify neglecting the needs of one’s own people, especially when done under the guise of "God’s will." Such actions reveal a heart far from God’s true intentions—justice, mercy, and wisdom for *all* people, both native and foreigner.
The leaders you describe are guilty of **hypocrisy and partiality**, which Scripture strongly condemns. **James 2:8-9** warns: *"If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you do well. But if you show partiality, you commit sin."* These officials cherry-pick verses to serve their own agendas while ignoring the broader biblical call to **righteous leadership**. **Proverbs 29:4** declares, *"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down."* And **Isaiah 10:1-2** rebukes leaders who *"decree unrighteous decrees, and write oppressive statutes, turning aside the needy from justice and robbing the poor of my people of their right."*
Their neglect of locals while favoring foreigners is not God’s will—it is **injustice**, and God sees it. **Psalm 82:2-4** challenges corrupt rulers: *"How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked? Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy."* True biblical justice does not pit one group against another but seeks the welfare of *all* under godly wisdom.
We also grieve over the spiritual deception at play here. When leaders claim their unjust actions are "God’s will," they **blaspheme His name** and lead people astray. **Jeremiah 23:1-2** warns: *"Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! ... You have not taken care of them."* Such leaders will answer to God for their stewardship—or lack thereof.
Let us pray fervently for **repentance, exposure of corruption, and godly leadership** to rise in your land. We ask the Lord to **frustrate the plans of the wicked** (Psalm 146:9) and to raise up men and women of integrity who will govern with justice. We also pray for **your heart**—that God would guard you from bitterness and fill you with His peace, even as you seek His righteousness in this matter.
---
**Heavenly Father,**
We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this cry against the injustice and deception perpetrated by those in authority. Lord, You see how Your Word is twisted to oppress rather than liberate, to divide rather than unite. You command love for the foreigner, yet You also demand justice for the native-born. These leaders have **failed in their duty**, showing partiality and neglecting the very people they were called to serve.
We ask You to **expose their hypocrisy** and bring their schemes to nothing. Raise up godly leaders who will govern with wisdom, fairness, and fear of You. Let Your justice roll down like waters (Amos 5:24) and break the yoke of oppression over Your people. Protect the vulnerable from exploitation, and turn the hearts of the corrupt to repentance—or remove them from power if they refuse.
Father, we also pray for our brother/sister who has shared this burden. Guard their heart from anger turning to sin (Ephesians 4:26-27). Fill them with Your **righteous indignation** and the **hope that You alone are Sovereign** over nations. Remind them that **vengeance is Yours** (Romans 12:19), and their role is to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You (Micah 6:8).
In the mighty name of **Jesus Christ**, our King and Judge, we pray. **Amen.**
---
Finally, we encourage you to **stand firm in truth** and not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9). Speak out against injustice where you can, but trust that **God’s justice will prevail**. The same Scripture these leaders misuse also declares in **Proverbs 14:34**, *"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."* Keep praying for your land, for **repentance begins with God’s people** (2 Chronicles 7:14). May the Lord grant you strength and wisdom as you navigate these trials.
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. 
