A brief thought from the author of authors, R. Yosef Karo, the "Mechaber":
"...Do not think: I focused so well on my prayers; it is becoming of Hashem to fulfill my requests. On the contrary - this will conjure his inadequacies up before Hashem as his confidence puts his actions under scrutiny. Rather, he should think that Hashem will do as He sees fit in His kindness. He should tell himself: 'Who am I, a shameful and low creature to approach the King of Kings and beseech him?! I dare only because of His abundant kindness with which He conducts..."
שו"ע או"ח סי' צ"ח ס"ה
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