Rav Pincus argues that we must truly believe that we stand before Hashem when we Daven.

Rav Pincus notes the two different ways that we create a relationship with Hashem in our Tefillot and how they don't always come at the same time.

Rav Pincus notes another important aspect of Pilul/Tefillah and creating a relationship with Hashem specifically when we Daven Shmoneh Esrei.

Rav Pincus explains how understanding Tefillah as creating a relationship helps us understand why Pilul/Tefillah is the standard term used for Davening.

Rav Pincus introduces two mainstream explanations of the term Pilul/Tefillah

Rav Pincus asks us to take time to work on our humility and try to use the bowing during Shmoneh Esrei to help us perfect this trait.

Rav Pincus notes how bowing during our Shmoneh Esrei is meant to give us a healthy sense of humility.

Rav Pincus stresses how haughtiness is the exact opposite of the mission of Tefillah.

Rav Pincus reminds us that all of our requests of Hashem should be made with great humility.

Rav Pincus explains how humility is itself a Tefillah.