How does one compose a prayer?

Commandments, Prayers and Religion

Question

I want to compose a prayer, how do I do it?

Answer

Greetings,
Prayer consists of two parts: a fixed prayer according to the formulation established by the sages, for which the divine inspiration is necessary. However, there is another aspect of prayer that involves speaking to the Creator in your own words and language. For this, it is not necessary for the prayer to be fixed. On the contrary, it is preferable to speak to the Almighty each time in the language that corresponds to your feelings in these moments.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim, Chapter 98).

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