Don’t let familiarity breed contempt when it comes to these verses. They are Jesus’ words, true now and always.
Comfort
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.
Matthew 11:28-30 NET
Hope
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 NIVUK
A Christian Journey 
I shared the Matthew passage with a friend. We were both moved by the absolute simplicity of these words and the absolute compassion, solidarity and empathy that they invite.