Psalm 109:1 My God, whom I praise, do not remain silent….
I don’t like mean people. I don’t understand them. (Though, I must confess that sometimes I am guilty of the exact same things as those I deem mean.) I don’t like unfairness or abuse of power. I don’t like it when someone takes advantage of another or of a situation.
Psalm 109:2 …for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
Sometimes I feel like I futilely shake my finger at wrongdoers, admonishing them uselessly not to do that any more. But the truth of it is, I’m not qualified to exact justice or vengeance. I lack the eternal perspective, the fierce love, the undeserved mercy , the boundless compassion to do that job effectively.
Psalm 109:3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that vengeance is Yours and not mine. Help me to treat others as You treat me—with more love, grace, and compassion than I deserve or could ever earn. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 109:4 In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.
Have a blessed day.