Leviticus 26:40-46  God is so gracious and kind!  He gave Israel the way of life and the consequences of rejecting His way.. but, knowing them as He did.. He also gave them hope... for is they turned away and were taken into captivity He gave them this promise..  " If they confess their iniquity.. if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they make amends.. then I will remember My covenant.. " (v40-42) 

"In spite" of their rejection of His commands.. the Lord says "I will not reject them... for I am the Lord their God". (v44)  The Lord said He would "remember for them the covenant with their ancestors.."  They had forgotten their covenant.. they had rejected His Word.. they had become abhorrent in His sight.. but if they would turn back.. if they would confess their sins.. humble their hearts.. and make amends for their iniquities.. He would not reject them.. but would bring them back to Himself. 

This is the God we serve! He is so gracious and merciful.. full of lovingkindness and forgiveness.  He has made a way for every heart to turn back..no matter how far we have gone astray.  Our great Shepherd still considers us His own.. even when we have wandered off and gotten lost.. broken.. dirty.. stuck.. He will find us and bring us home if we will just call to Him.  Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Father in heaven, thank You for not forgetting us.  Thank You for giving to us such a merciful Savior who came to seek and save the lost. Thank You that even when we forget Your promises.. You remember FOR us and that You are still the Lord our God.  We praise You today with grateful hearts. Our love for You grows deeper every time we stop striving and know that You are God.. and that You have loved us with an everlasting love. Amen and amen!