You are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Nehemiah 9:17
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. - 2 Peter 3:9
I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. - 1 Timothy 1:16
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Romans 15:4
Do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? - Romans 2:4
Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. - Joel 2:13
NEHE 9:17. 2 Pe 3:9 1 Ti 1:16.--Ro 15:4. Ro 2:4.--Joel 2:13
Adapted from “Daily Light”, originally published by Samuel Bagster in 1875.
