The pharisee went to pray saying "thank you that I am not like the other sinners" and he went on to beat his breast about the things he does that are good and right. The tax collector went to pray saying "God, have mercy on me, a sinner".
Does God know the good actions we take? Does he know the thoughts in our minds? Does he not see all of our rights and wrongs? Does he not know your heart? Does he not know your needs and worries?
Your prayers aren't telling God anything he doesn't already know. Your prayers are very telling though of how aware you are of who you really are.
Are your prayers mostly about you? Do your prayers focus on your needs or do they also express gratitude for the blessings already bestowed upon you? Do you take the time to reflect on your failures and sin or do they read like a resume, like the pharisee's?
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