God is merciful and gracious

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 103:8 ESV)

God is merciful and slow to anger

“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 145:8 ESV)

God is merciful because of His great love

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us…” (Eph. 2:4 ESV)

God is merciful He will not leave you

“For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them.” (Deut. 4:31 ESV)

Therefore…

“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matt. 5:7 NLT)

“And 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; and he relents over disaster.” (Joel 2:13 ESV)