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Psalm 42:11
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God.”
This passage is honest about a downcast soul while still turning toward hope.
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Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.”
God's nearness is especially meaningful when the heart feels broken.
3
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest.
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Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
God is described here as the God of hope, not only the giver of hope.
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
God is named here as the God of all comfort, not only some comfort.
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Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”
The promise is not that valleys disappear, but that God is present in them.
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Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Jesus speaks blessing over those who mourn and promises comfort.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.