You don’t have to clean up your mood before you pray. Bring it in muddy.

Composing yourself first means you only ever show up as the edited version, which defeats the purpose. Bad moods are not a disqualification; they are usually the reason you wanted to say something in the first place. Arriving irritable, flat, or furious is more honest than arriving arranged. The tidying up is a delaying tactic dressed as respect.

Say it however it comes out this week, including the parts that sound ungrateful. Do not edit for tone. The same goes for the friend you have been avoiding until you feel more presentable.