--STEADFAST LOVE~~

'Give thanks to the
LORD, for he is good.
His love endures
forever.' (Psalm 136:1)

--"GOD IS LOVE." (1 John 4 verse 8)~~ His love endures forever. The Hebrew word that expresses this steadfast kind of love is 'hesed'. It's used over and over again in the Old Testament, and twenty-six times in Psalm 136 alone! No modern word can fully capture the meaning; we translate it "Kindness," "loving-kindness," "mercy," or "loyalty."
Hesed is a love that is based on covenant commitment; love that is loyal and faithful. Even when God's people sinned, He was faithful in loving them. Steadfast love is an integral part of the character of God (EXODUS 34 verse 6).

When I was a child, I sometimes took my dad's love for granted. Sometimes now I do the same thing with my heavenly Father's love. I forget to listen to God and respond. I forget to be grateful. Yet I know that God's love for me remains steadfast--a reality that provides a sure foundation for all of my life. The same is true for you. "You are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are His everlasting arms." ~~

--"God, we praise You for Your steadfast love to us! Even when we're faithless, You are faithful. Thank You for loving us eternally. Help us to live to deserve Your love and show it to others, in Jesus Name." ~~ amen

--ODB/AP----"HOW CAN IT BE"-By: Lauren Daigle

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