A Cry for Justice (Psalm 7, Part 2)

God Our Judge (verses 6-9)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps%207:6-8&version=NIV

We may appeal to God, the Judge of heaven and earth to declare our innocence. However, we must first obey God’s commands. In prayer may we allow God to search our minds and hearts and fill us with His righteousness.

Arise and awake our Lord and God; decree justice. We gather around while You sit enthroned over us on high. We let You judge the peoples. Vindicate us, Lord, according to the righteousness that You have imputed to us. Make us righteous, and probe our minds and hearts for Your mercy’s sake.

God Our Defense (verses 10-13)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps%207:10-13&version=NIV

God is our defender. We do not need to defend ourselves. May we turn to God who always acts justly. Before God’s righteous justice the innocent need not fear. Christ, our friend in court, has declared us righteous.

Lord God, bring violence to an end and make the righteous secure. Thank You that You, our righteous God, probe our minds and hearts. Thank You that You save the upright in heart. Thank You that You are holy and righteous; we know we can depend on You to protect and save us.