"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking."
If you are just repeating a prayer because it is part of the service, you might as well be quoting Dr. Suess for all the good it does spiritually. Repentance has to come from the heart - it requires an acknowledgment of your sin and a genuine remorse and determination to turn from that sin, along with asking for forgiveness.
I can’t help but completely agree.