Amen. This is one of the most powerful and recurring declarations of praise in all of Scripture. It is a truth that anchors our souls in the unchanging, everlasting character of God. His grace—His unmerited favor and power—and His mercy—His compassion that withholds the judgment we deserve—are not fleeting emotions. They are eternal attributes of His nature.
This refrain echoes throughout the Bible:
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV) (The word "love" here is chesed in Hebrew, meaning steadfast love, mercy, and faithful grace.)
"The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."
- Psalm 103:8 (NIV)
What Does This Mean for Us?
Because God's grace and mercy endure forever, it means:
· They Never Run Out: No matter how many times we fail, His grace is a bottomless well and His mercy is renewed every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
· They Are Not Based on Our Performance: They flow from His character, not our worthiness. We cannot earn them, and we cannot exhaust them.
· They Are Our Eternal Security: Our hope is not in our ability to hold onto God, but in His faithful commitment to hold onto us.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord God,
We come before You in awe and gratitude. Your Word declares it, and our lives testify to it: Your grace and mercy endure forever.
Thank You. Thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me today, and that it will be sufficient for all my tomorrows. Thank You that Your mercy has saved me from the penalty I deserved and continues to cover me each day.
When I am faithless, You remain faithful. When I am weak, Your grace is my strength. When I fall, Your mercy picks me up.
Let this truth sink deep into my spirit. Let it be the song of my heart in every season. I will give thanks to You, for You are good, and Your grace and mercy truly do endure forever.
In the name of Jesus, the ultimate demonstration of Your grace and mercy, Amen.
A Poem: "Your Grace and Mercy"
"Your Grace and Mercy"
When I have failed and fallen short,
And come to You with no report,
But empty hands and a shamed face,
I find a never-ending grace.
When I deserve the judgment due,
And feel the pain of what I do,
I look and see,upon the throne,
A mercy that is fully known.
Your grace and mercy, Lord, endure,
A promise ever safe and sure.
From age to age,they will not cease,
They are my everlasting peace.
They are the pillars of my life,
In joy and sorrow,peace and strife.
They are the air my soul does breathe,
The hope my anxious heart relieves.
So let all heaven and earth proclaim,
The glory of Your holy name!
For You are good,and You are true,
And all my hope is built on You.
Your grace and mercy, ever near,
Have cast out every single fear.
They are my story,they are my song,
A fortress firm and strong.
May the eternal, unwavering nature of God's grace and mercy be your comfort and strength today. You are loved with an everlasting love.