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 wait for the morning.”
This is from Psalm 130, one of the 'Psalms of Ascent' sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. It's a prayer from someone in deep distress, expressing profound hope and reliance on God's mercy despite their struggles.
What does it mean to place your hope in a promise when the immediate reality feels bleak?