Exodus 34: 6 The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,

What do you learn about God?

From Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology - Chp 12 Communicable Attributes Of God

8. Mercy , Grace and Patience ....

God's mercy means God's goodness toward those in misery and distress

God's grace means God's goodness toward those who deserve only punishment

God's patience means God's goodness in withholding of punishment toward those who sin over a period of time.