I think he means he can't give up all his possessions because he's obligated to provide for his woman.
Why are you worried about praying with more "theologically correct" words? Are even the best and most righteous human words worthy of standing before a holy God?
Pray honestly. That's what Jesus did in Gethsemane. He admitted, in prayer, that He wanted something contrary to God's will (and submitted His own will underneath the Father's).
Satan wants us to avoid praying, and He will use any deception possible to achieve that.
Pray honestly and openly. About anything. Start by admitting to God how you feel about prayer and ask Him to help you.
What skills do you have or would you like to cultivate? You don't need a degree to start a side business or do freelance work.
Also, giving money is not the only way to serve others.
I've been the same way very often.
Have you prayed and confessed your forgetfulness to God?
Are you conscious enough of this problem to deliberately counter it?
You can seek after God and invest in your relationship with Him even when you don't feel like it.
You do not change yourself. God has changed you, and He has already won that battle.
We avoid sin out of obedience, and because God has already made us saints. Not in order to become saints.
Boy, I sure am glad I'm not conceited like you. :^)
Arrogance has been a long-time struggle for me too, brother. God has humbled me a lot in recent years though. I will pray for you.
I'm sorry, brother. That is a tragedy. And God does not delight in this any more than you do.