Psalm 130:5-6
“I wait for Yahweh, my soul waits. I hope in his word. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning; more than watchmen for the morning.”
This psalm is one of the "Songs of Ascents," likely sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for festivals. It begins with a cry from distress and moves towards an expression of trust and patient expectation in God's mercy and promises, even amidst deep trouble.
What does waiting with hope mean when the longed-for outcome feels far away or uncertain?