Matthew 6:2 (MSG)
You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure— ‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds.
All sweet and kind in public. Cranky and judgmental in private — yup. Been there, done that. God is not impressed.
Good morning, Lord. Forgive me for acting one way in public, another in private. Sometimes I’m so nice to strangers, so rude to my nearest and dearest. Teach me to care less about what others will think, more about what You desire. Give me the courage to stand up for right, even when the crowd exalts evil.
I want to be more like You, O God — consistent, faithful, trustworthy, good … all the time.
