Maran writes in Shulhan Arukh (Orah Hayyin 98:5) about how we should approach HQBH during our Amida:
When praying, one shouldn’t think that he/she deserves whatever was requested since one had the proper concentration while praying, for such an attitude triggers a full investigation into one's merits to see if one is really deserving of what was requested.
Rather, one should think that anything that G-d gives us is in His kindness. One should approach G-d in Tefillah by saying in his/her heart: Who am I, lowly and despised, coming to make requests of the King of Kings Holy Be He?! It's because of His abundant kindness that He does with his creations.
When praying, one shouldn’t think that he/she deserves whatever was requested since one had the proper concentration while praying, for such an attitude triggers a full investigation into one's merits to see if one is really deserving of what was requested.
Rather, one should think that anything that G-d gives us is in His kindness. One should approach G-d in Tefillah by saying in his/her heart: Who am I, lowly and despised, coming to make requests of the King of Kings Holy Be He?! It's because of His abundant kindness that He does with his creations.
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