The month of Elul (Hebrew: אֱלוּל) is particularly dear to me, for my soul waits for God and His Son, my King. I have had several personal encounters with God's presence during this month. It is a time of special grace. It is a time of repentance and conversion. Psalm 130 helps us pray. In a personal letter, YHWH calls us to prepare for the coming of our King. He reminds us of God's feasts and holidays.

Fasting – praying – repenting and turning to God. Forty days before Yom Kippur, the Day of Forgiveness, we are reminded that we need forgiveness for transgressing any commandment of Holy Scripture; for our sins, i.e., for disobeying any authority and for unjust actions. There are many types of fasting. Daniel's Fast, Ezekiel's Fast, 40 days without... But what does Ezekiel's Fast mean? You can find explanations and a recipe here.

Life with Jesus leads you into the presence of our almighty and eternal God. Only with the key to life will you be able to enjoy a life in the presence of God. Fellowship with God strengthens you and fills you with God's love and mercy. His grace fills you. It gives you courage to endure the coming times, and together with Jesus, you will build God's kingdom on earth. Search for the key to life, and when you find it, you can find true peace.