We can best begin to understand the infinite goodness of HaShem by contrasting the ways of HaShem to the ways of man. For instance, let's assume a poor man approached a good hearted philanthropist for financial assistance. He cried and begged for help. The wealthy man had mercy on him and gave him a nice sum of money. However, if the poor man begs for more, it will be to no avail because the wealthy man has a limited amount of mercy.

Whereas the mercy of HaShem is unlimited. The more a person prays and pleads for mercy, the more mercy HaShem will grant him. Indeed, the mercy of HaShem has no end, i.e., "You are Good, for Your compassion never ends!"   

Alternatively, there are people whose heart overflows with compassion and they desire to provide more assistance to those in need. However, they are unable to help because they lack the resources.

Whereas HaShem, the Source of all good, has infinite capabilities to bestow benefit upon His creations. Therefore, once HaShem's mercy is awakened there is no limitation to how much good He can provide, i.e., "You are Compassionate, for Your kindness never finishes!"

How amazingly fortunate we are that HaShem is INFINITELY GOOD, COMPASSIONATE, and KIND! May we internalize these holy concepts and sincerely declare: "We have always trusted in You!"

[Based on Cochvei Ohr of Rebbe Yitzchak Blazer]

TODAY: Joyously say: "You are Good, for Your compassion never ends, and You are Compassionate, for Your kindness never finishes - we have always trusted in You!"

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