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Depending upon your age, everyone is likely able to recount at least one time in life when you were targeted, wrongfully accused or punished for something you did not do.  Maybe a parent could not accept the fact that their favorite daughter or son was imperfect?  Sometimes teacher’s overlook the facts, pinning the blame on students who are usually bad instead of giving someone the benefit of doubt.  Or the police might take an adult’s word over a child, clinging to their reputation in the community rather than wanting to see right from wrong.

As I read Psalm 109 this morning, one of David’s prayers against those who harmed him, brought a painful experience from my past came to the forefront.  On my last of college, I was on my way to watch a tennis match on the other side of campus, when a postal worker ran a red light, crashing into my front bumper.  Immediately following the crash, the offender apologized, acknowledging his mistake as witnesses flocked to the scene.  Since the police took longer than expected, I sent the witnesses on their way after the man’s public confession.  To my surprise, as soon as the police arrived, he change his story, clinging to some lame ass excuse, “the light was amber!”

Unfortunately, the skid marks and pictures taken at the accident were overlooked in court.  As the officer on the scene and I stood for the judge’s decision, we just shook our heads in disgust.  Both of us knew this man was lying, yet on this day, justice was not served.  Maybe this is why David appears to be so upset in his prayer, asking God for things I don’t have the heart for to demand.  However, if and when you are wronged in the future, turn to this chapter of the Bible to find an outline for crying out for justice.  Regardless of the outcome, you will feel better by getting any frustrations off your chest.  Believe and claim Psalm 109:1 as you cry out for justice!

by Jay Mankus