How does one pray to remove the difficulties he undergoes if they are actually the bitter pill he needs to swallow to have a spiritual recovery?

We continue to explore the proper intent that one should have in his prayers, not just for his own needs, but also for Hashem's needs, as it were.

The entire prayer of Rosh Hashana explicitly focuses on our desire for Hashem's revelation in the world to be complete, not on our own personal needs.

Even a personal prayer can be directed so that it is prayed for Hashem's sake.

When one shows his absolute selfless devotion, Hashem responds by forgiving all of his sins.

The ideal intent when praying is to bring down the blessings and holiness from above, to focus on the honor of Hashem, and to put one's own needs on hoThe ideal intent when praying is to bring down the blessings and holiness from above, to focus on the honor of Hashem, and to put one's own needs on hold.

The sound of our voice in prayer produces a reflective spiritual voice that connects above to below.

The sound of our voice in prayer produces a reflective spiritual voice that connects above to below.

The power of each word of the prayer is inestimable, but what about the personal petitions of each individual?

Our sages tell us that Hashem desires the prayers of the righteous. This is because they help Hashem, as it were, to fulfill His purpose and desire to bring goodness to the world.