He knows my every need

馬太福音 6 章  

7 你們禱告的時候，不要像外族人那樣，說話空洞，絮絮叨叨，他們以為話多了就必蒙垂聽。 8 不要像他們那樣，因為你們祈求以前，你們的父已知道你們的需要了。 (漢語聖經)

"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him."  ~ Matthew 6 (ESV Bible)

Both Matthew and Luke have recorded the Lord's Prayer, and more context is given in Matthew of how this teaching came about.  I think Matthew 6:8 holds the key to orient our thinking, in order for us to understand the essence of and to pray with sincerity the Lord's Prayer.

I no longer feel the need to pray for what I need, as the Lord has already known.  I needed friendship last year,  as much as I needed food and shelter.  I needed joy in my life.  The Lord has provided for me to my heart's desire.

No, I do not need to pray for what I need.  What I need to pray for is what the Lord wants:  Hallowed be His Name, His kingdom come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.