If he does not relent,
    he^[e] will sharpen his sword;
    he will bend and string his bow.
¹³ He has prepared his deadly weapons;
    he makes ready his flaming arrows. Psalm 7:12,13

How much time do you spend in prayer asking God to relent in His judgment over our nation? What do you think will happen if He does not?

My shield^[d] is God Most High,
    who saves the upright in heart.
¹¹ God is a righteous judge,
    a God who displays his wrath every day. Psalm 7:10,11

Do you see the wrath of God displayed everyday? In what way?

Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—
you, the righteous God
    who probes minds and hearts. Psalm 7:9

How does knowing God probes your mind and heart change your thinking and attitudes?

Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,
    according to my integrity, O Most High. Psalm 7:8

Is this a prayer you would feel comfortable praying? Why or why not?

Awake, my God; decree justice.
⁷ Let the assembled peoples gather around you,
    while you sit enthroned over them on high.
⁸     Let the Lord judge the peoples. Psalm 7:6-8

What emotions do you experience when you think about the coming judgment by God of the nations?

Arise, Lord, in your anger;
    rise up against the rage of my enemies. Psalm 7:6

What does it feel like to compare the anger of God to the anger your enemies may feel against you?

Lord my God, if I have done this
    and there is guilt on my hands—
⁴ if I have repaid my ally with evil
    or without cause have robbed my foe—
⁵ then let my enemy pursue and overtake me;
    let him trample my life to the ground
    and make me sleep in the dust. 

Psalm 7:3-5

How comfortable would you be to pray this prayer today? Is there anything you need to do about that?

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Lord my God, I take refuge in you;
    save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
² or they will tear me apart like a lion
    and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. Psalm 7:1,2

What things must you do to take refuge in God?

Go away, all you who do evil,
    for the Lord has heard my weeping.
⁹ The Lord has heard my plea;
    the Lord will answer my prayer.
¹⁰ May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified.
    May they suddenly turn back in shame. Psalm 6:8-10

Here David knows his prayer will be answered. Do you think there was a waiting time between the knowing and the fulfillment? Is that how it works in your life?