Most people today have grown up being repeatedly told they are a victim, disadvantaged, and have probably experienced some kind of trauma. This narrative allows them to justify their bad attitude, actions, and harm towards others. This is toxic and unfortunate for many reasons. One of those reasons is that there are times when we are unjustly hurt by others and have been sinned against.

What do you do when you have been slandered, misrepresented, or harmed by another person without just cause?

In Psalms 7, David cries out to the Lord for justice concerning the hurtful and destructive words of Cush the Benjaminite. We have no record of what Cush said or did, but it must have caused some serious harm to David and his reputation.

If you have ever been unjustifiably attacked or misrepresented by someone, you will benefit from examining David's prayer to the LORD. David appeals to God, invites self-examination, waits on the Lord, and preemntively give thanks to the Lord. This Sunday, we will walk through David's prayer as we learn how to cry out for justice.