The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. “Psalms 103:8“

In light of what God had done for Israel, David was moved to celebrate His grace, patience, mercy, and consistent love. However, David also had personal experience of these facts about the Lord. In spite of David’s affair with Bathsheba, God had shown him mercy and unmerited favor by withholding death from him. After David confessed his sin, the Lord forgave him and demonstrated His love for him.

It is important to note that David, the psalmist of Israel who wrote these beautiful verses, had to face tremendous hardships and deep difficulties. However, the testimony of his life was that he looked back upon the compassion and grace that the Lord had shown to His people. As well, he looked forward to the coming of the prophesied Redeemer who was destined to personify the overabundance of loving kindness and tender mercies for all His people.

Our Lord almighty understands intimately how we were formed and how fragile our lives are. Our Lord knows and loves us so infinitely. As difficulties arise in our lives and we are faced with hardships and trails on all sides, it is important that we adopt the attitude of David in his many psalms of praise and thanksgiving, praising God for all the blessings He bestows upon us.

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, almighty Heavenly Father, I bless Your holy name, O my soul, for You have pardoned and healed me, forgiven and redeemed me, and crowned me with kindness and compassion. Not only do I trust in You, but I also appreciate Your faithfulness, mercy, love, grace, and patience. In You I find all that I have, am, and hope to become, as You gave Your only begotten, beloved dear Son, Jesus Christ for me, so that I might find eternal life through Him. Thank you dear Lord, almighty Heavenly Father. I pray this throughout the mighty, glorious, fulfilling name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings through Jesus Christ, our almighty, wonderful dear Lord, Saviour and Redeemer.