Let's pray for our nation Singapore

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight
of God our Saviour" (1 Timothy 2:1-3, KJV).

We are commanded to pray for our nation. Yes, this is not a suggestion but a command.

Prayer is how we communicate with God and participate in His works. It enables us to tap into God’s power. At the same time, it is a great privilege to experience God through prayer, committing people and circumstances to Him and seeing Him work out His purpose. Christians are called to offer supplications, prayers and intercessions. We know that we are citizens of two kingdoms – the spiritual kingdom of God and the physical kingdom of earth. The Bible brings to our attention that we need to be good citizens of both kingdoms.

As Singapore observes our 46th National Day, it is right that we take this occasion to remind all of us that we have the responsibility to pray for our nation.

Pray for our national leaders in Singapore

Let’s pray for our government. One of the fundamental functions of any government is to provide public order.

A government that cannot enforce the rule of law over its citizens will be lame. This is the underlying reason that Paul exhorted us to be subject to those entrusted with the responsibility to lead the nation. Yes, we believe that the authorities that exist have been established by God to promote order (Rom 13:1). Let’s pray for the lawmakers in our land. May the laws that are passed be just, to benefit the majority and not only a selected few. Let’s pray for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet – that they may be leaders with integrity and wisdom, even as they steer the nation through turbulent times and seek to provide equal opportunities to every citizen. Our government has expressed the need to identify a new generation of younger leaders to be groomed to succeed the older leaders. Pray that this process will be successful as capable and upright men and women are identified and step forth to serve society. Let’s pray for those who judge, that they may bring justice swiftly, and that all matters under their judgment will examined carefully and fairly. Let’s pray for continued freedom to worship and assemble, for an environment where the good news of Jesus Christ can be freely proclaimed.

Prayer for Singapore's society

We read the papers and note the sad decline of moral values in our society. We have become very materialistic. The major focus of many in society appears to be on climbing up the social and economic ladder in order to accumulate more. At the same time, we hear of sad accounts of family break-ups, addictions, violence and sexual immorality. Let’s pray that we do not become a society with no fear of God. May the above idols be removed, and may people come to know the Living God. Let’s uphold the family institution in prayer. God designed the family to be a place of love and support, a safe place to grow and enjoy the warmth of familial ties. The family institution is under attack. Ask the Lord to bring peace, guidance and healing to families, and that His people will have opportunities to help strengthen family life in our nation. Let’s pray for the youths in our society today. Each day they are bombarded with conflicting moral standards and violence, through various media channels. In the midst of this turmoil, God is raising up young people like the Bible characters Joseph, Joshua and Timothy – people who fear God and desire to please Him in their lives. Ask the Lord to make them bold and steadfast in their faith.

Pray for the Church in Singapore

We need to pray for ourselves, the church in Singapore.
Pray that God’s people will stand strong in our convictions, be bold and faithful witnesses and indeed be mindful that we are to be salt and light in our society. We pray that the church in Singapore will grow with clear evidence of faithful reliance on the Word of God and guided by the Spirit of God. May the church in Singapore be God’s instrument to bless our nation, and also nations that the Lord wants us to reach. The church is called to pray. We stand in the gap for our nation and nations of the world. The people of God have been commanded to intercede. We have the wonderful privilege and opportunity of partnering in God’s Kingdom work through prayer. Indeed, He promises to respond when His people humble themselves, turn from their wicked ways and pray. Turning from our wicked ways include turning from our unbelief and ungodliness.

Church, we have been commanded to pray for our nation. Let us not neglect this important and privileged responsibility.


“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

By David L.T. Yap/Lead Pastor