“For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.” – (Isaiah 57:15)
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” – (Isaiah 30: 18)
“Just as a fruit needs time to ripen, so too does a soul need time for teshuvah, a gradual turning back towards its source, becoming whole and flavorful.”
“Be gracious unto me, O God, according to Thy mercy, according to the multitude of Thy compassions, blot out my transgressions.” (David in Psalm 51:1)
“Return, faithless Israel, declares Adonai I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares Adonai. I will not be angry forever.” – (Jeremiah 3:12)