I pleaded with God - Va-etChaNaN (ואתחנן, I pleaded) comes from the root ChaNaN (חנן, gracious), signifying an undeserved gift. Although tzaddikim have many merits, they plead to God to grant them their requests as undeserved gifts (Rashi). When a person desires something from God, he should pray to receive it solely as an undeserved gift, and not as payment commensurate with his deeds. Furthermore, he should not insist that God acquiesce to his prayer, but graciously accept God’s response, whether it is to grant his request or not (Likutey Moharan I, 20:5)
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