Finding Hope: Psalm 62:5
Double rainbows in a dark sky between two trees
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost hope?
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psalm 62:5)
This verse is a gem.
There aren’t often times in my life when I do anything quietly. I usually have to have some sound on through the day, just to drown out the sound in my ears. I’ve got a constant ringing noise in my ears that I’ve had for decades, that is only drowned out by the sound of the tv or a radio; if other noise is going on I don’t hear this sound as loudly.
For example right now I don’t have any background noise on, so the ringing is quite loud — probably more so because I’m also typing about it, describing it. It’s almost like the noise of crickets chirping relentlessly, but if the chirping was the noise of a computer fan or something. It’s a fairly high-pitched whirring / buzzing sound. At any rate, back to the point. That makes being quiet, difficult, because there is always sound in my ears.
When I do choose to shut off all distraction, like I’ve done now without any background noise, then I open myself up for waiting quietly before God. That, however, is where my second distraction comes in.
My inner voice.
Have you ever been presenting somewhere or talking to someone and you just keep hearing yourself saying “why are you still talking … stop talking… okay, really, stop talking now — let someone else speak!” Okay - is that only me? If not, you get it. Have you tried meditating but only get about 15 seconds into it before your mind starts trying to figure out what to have for dinner, or what you did at work today, or what you have to do tomorrow? Yup. Me too.
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.
That phrase is worth slowing down for. That verse is worth meditating on.
“For my hope is in him.”
Hope is such a beautiful thing. It is full of potential. It is full of the dreams we have, the future we want to build, the best part of ourselves that we are just beginning to see blossom. It is the peace, the love, the warmth in the world that we can share with one another. It is the best part of ourselves. If you’re into Sci Fi its the Star Trek future, where we get along better, where we get along with other beings, where we’ve moved past petty grievances and the quest for greed, but become better humans towards one another; kinder, more peaceful, more loving.
There is hope in every brand new day. There is hope in every spring. There is even hope in every winter that the pause will let the ground heal, be washed clean, and grow fresh new beautiful things in spring.
Hope is everything in a world full of chaos. And I trust in God that his love will flow through the world. I hope that people will feel the love and receive it, sharing kindness and blessings. I hope that it will heal all wounds, and bring fresh waves of kindness and mercy towards our fellow humans. I have hope that things will get better, even if only in my own small corner of the world, and if I can make a difference here, maybe that kindness will spread, that hope will spread, and people will be more joyful, friendly, and forgiving of one another.
When we all have hope, we can all live in this chaotic world seeing the beauty and kindness in both it and each other. Thank you, Lord!
TL;DR:
Ever struggle to be still or quiet your mind—even when you want to connect with God? You’re not alone. This post shares my honest experience with constant noise, both external and internal, and how Psalm 62:5 gently calls us back to the hope found only in God. With vulnerability, grace, and a hopeful heart, we’re reminded that even in the middle of life’s chaos, we can wait quietly before God—because our hope is in Him.
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