This Is My Comfort

“This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life.” Psalm 119:50

I was encouraged by the following meditation from one of my favorite pastors, Eugene Peterson. I pray it blesses you, dear reader, and I’m praying for you as you read it that you would know the comfort and promises of God.

There is a difference between wishing and hoping:
a wish is what we think will give us happiness;
a hope is what we believe God will do to fulfill our lives.
Wishes are based on human fantasies;
hopes are based on God's promises.

PRAYER: Almighty God, I listen to your promises. Teach me to live in hope. I want you to perfect your love and complete your redemption in me. Thank you, O Lord of hope. Yes, and very amen, in Jesus’ name.