How does God's lovingkindness relate to our salvation?

Jeremiah 31:3 refers to God's love as an 'everlasting love' that is demonstrated through His lovingkindness towards His people. This lovingkindness is how God saves—He draws us to Himself despite our sinfulness. In the New Testament, we see this culminate in Christ, who embodies God's lovingkindness by offering Himself for our sins. The psalmist's declaration of God's lovingkindness is a reminder that our salvation is not based on our merits but solely on God's initiative to love and redeem us. This understanding of God's lovingkindness fosters a deep appreciation for His grace and compels us to respond with gratitude and worship.