July 9 Psalm 7:1-17 Proverbs 18:22
- David committed his cause to God’s tribunal. What situations in your life right now need to be committed to God instead of ruminated over emotionally? (Consider how David deals with fear, injustice, and anger, and how this informs our emotional health today.)
- In Psalm 7:1–2, why does David immediately turn to God for refuge rather than taking matters into his own hands? What does this teach us about where to turn when overwhelmed or wronged?
- According to Psalm 7:3–5, David is willing to be examined by God. What does this reveal about his integrity and trust in God’s justice? Are you willing to be examined by God?
- What picture of God’s character is revealed in verses 6–11, especially in how He judges both the wicked and the righteous?
- Psalm 7:11 says God is angry with the wicked every day. How can we reconcile God's daily anger with His love and patience?
- How does David shift from pleading to praising in Psalm 7:17? Do you think worship can shift our emotions?
- Psalm 7 contrasts the fate of the wicked and the righteous. How can trusting in God’s timing and justice help us handle bitterness or a desire for revenge?
- David ends the psalm by praising God's justice. When you’re emotionally overwhelmed, how can meditating on God’s just and holy character anchor your feelings and thoughts?
- Proverbs 18:22 says, “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.” How does this verse complement Psalm 7’s theme of God's favor toward the righteous?
- What emotions does David express in Psalm 7, and how does he process those feelings before God? (Consider how David deals with fear, injustice, and anger, and how this informs our emotional health today.)
