Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God


"The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin...." Exodus 34:6-7


"The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion...." Numbers 14:18


"You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.... But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." Psalms 86:5,15


"Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity." Joel 2:13


"You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity." Jonah 4:2