Understanding the Power of "Hesed"
Have you ever felt like you needed a love that was stronger than just a feeling? A love that doesn't quit when things get messy, difficult, or even when you fail?
In the Old Testament, there is a Hebrew word that describes this exact kind of love. It’s Hesed (חֶסֶד).
It is arguably one of the most important words in the Bible, appearing around 250 times, yet it is notoriously difficult to translate into English with just one word. Hesed is often translated as "lovingkindness," "steadfast love," "loyal love," or "mercy".
Here is what makes Hesed so important to understand and grasp. 
Hesed is Covenantal, Not Just Emotional 
Hesed isn't a fleeting. It is a "covenant-keeping love". It’s the loyal,, binding commitment God makes to His people. When God shows Hesed, He is acting based on His own character—His faithfulness—rather than the performance of the recipient.
Hesed is Unconditional and Relentless
Hesed is a love that refuses to let you go , it is a "fierce commitment that will not give up on the object of its love". Even when we are at our worst, Hesed pursues us, mends our brokenness, and extends grace. 
Hesed is love in action. It is the "unfailing love" that Psalm 23:6 says will "follow me all the days of my life". It is God's active,devoted,and, compassionate, intervention in our life.  
 Hesed is that we don’t just receive it—we are called to live it. Micah 6:8 tells us that God requires us to "act justly and to love mercy (Hesed) and to walk humbly with your God." We are to show this kind of unconditional, loyal kindness to others. 
"The steadfast love (Hesed) of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23