“Elul is the month of spiritual preparation for the High Holidays. The inner work of spiritual accountability and returning to one’s true essence (known as teshuvah, “repentance”) done during this month affects our capacity to stand before G‑d and draw down blessings for the coming year.” – (Melinda Mindy Ribner)
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy. You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.- (1 Corinthians 12:16-27)
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” – (Psalm 127:1)
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready.” – (Revelation 19:7)
“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.” – (Proverbs 14:1)