Main Scripture: Psalm 7
O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, Lest they tear me like a lion, Rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. (verses 1-2)
O Lord my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, If I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, Or have plundered my enemy without cause, Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me; Yes, let him trample my life to The earth, And lay my honor in the dust. (verses 3-5)
(enemy n. , pl. , -mies . One who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes the interests of another; a foe.)
Though most of us may not consider ourselves to be enemies of anyone or consider others to be our enemies, others, unbeknownst to us at times, may consider US to be their enemies. Hm ...
There is a saying in Spanish that goes like this "No soy monedita de oro para caerle bien a todos" (I am not a gold coin to be liked by everyone) There will always be people who we rub the wrong way and vice versa. Different personality types and temperaments often clash for obvious reasons. A case can also be made for friction due to the opposing value systems people embrace. Maturity, a healthy self-image, respect, tolerance for differences, etc. are all needed for a peaceful co-habitation among people.
But what about when it is open or ill-disguised hostility, as was David's experience in this Psalm? Sometimes personal insecurities, lack of fulfillment, or just plain envy will manifest itself in feelings of animosity among family-members, friends, acquaintances, colleagues, etc. Left unrepented of and unconfessed, this animosity will grow into a root of bitterness.
Often the person being envied, maligned, etc., is oblivious to the animosity in the other person, while the latter is (willingly?) oblivious to his/her unrepentant sin of envy/covetousness, slander, etc.
In this Psalm David entrusts himself to God in the face of open hostility and danger. He prays no ill for his declared enemies. Unlike in the precatory Psalms (Praying evil upon our enemies), here David asks God to search HIS (David's) heart. His sincerity, uprightness and desire to please the LORD are very evident. That should be the starting point for each of us as well, as we interact with people in whom we sense animosity or a destructive critical spirit.
Besides the self-examination exemplified by David, we should pray blessings for them and their families. We should pray for good health for them, protection, financial success, etc. That is what Jesus commanded us to do. We surely will be exhibiting a "family trait" then, as we imitate our heavenly Father.
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. (Matthew 5:44-45)
Difficult to do? Noooo .... Impossible is a better word! Impossible, were it not for God's help. He only asks us to do what He will enable us to do.
HE will deal with our perceived or declared "enemies". What's more they will deal with themselves. Take a look in verses 14 to 16 of this Psalm:
Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity; Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood. He made a pit and dug it out, And has fallen into the ditch which he made. His trouble shall return upon his own head, And his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown. (verses 14-16)
Dear God, we obey You, because it is You who is producing in us both the desire and the ability to do what pleases You
(Philippians 2:13)
RE*J*oicita 
