Morning — October 9 — Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. — Nehemiah 9:17Divine patience serves as the primary catalyst for human transformation rather than a mere delay of judgment. This reality shifts the focus from our failures to the relentless nature of His character. By anchoring our identity in His mercy, we find the courage to abandon our self-reliance.