During the Aseres Yemei Teshuva, from Rosh HaShana to Yom Kippur, we make a change in our tefilos. Instead of calling Hashem, “the holy G-d,” we call Him, “the holy King.” If one forgets and says the normal word, he has to recite the tefilla over again.
Even though “G-d” is a higher praise than King, the spirit of the days requires that we see that aspect of Hashem in greater focus. Since we have an idea of what a King is, from either human kings, presidents, or leaders, we are familiar with the protocols and reverence they are to be given.
In order to serve Hashem properly at this special time, and recognize that our lives are in His hands, we choose something we can relate to in order to get into the proper mindframe. This is why it is so crucial that if one makes a mistake, he has to go back. By visualizing Hashem as our king, greater than any human kings, we should be able to gain a small appreciation for how to connect with Him on Rosh HaShana and beyond.
