God's loving kindness
Hesed is a Hebrew word describing many truths.
It speaks of the loving kindness of a God who cares for all,
of His covenant love; the relationship He desires to have with you
and with all those who will respond to His gracious call.
It is often seen to mean mercy, the gracious forgiveness expressed by God,
This word speaks of an unconditional love, one which is both eternal and true,
by One who responds to all who repent, welcoming back those who fall.
A love which is neither deserved nor earned, offered to me and to you.
This is also used for the steadfast love of a God unwavering in his promise,
Unmoved by circumstance or change, He alone can be trusted by all,
I will never leave nor forsake you He says even to the end of your days.
Such love, though totally undeserved, is offered to those who on Him call.
Created in the image of God, 'hesed' is an attribute we too should express.
In our relationship with one another, loving kindness we should know
mercy and forgiveness to be our response to those who would do us harm
The unconditional love extended to us is the love we are required to show
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