As Jesus instructed his disciples to pray, he warned them to not be like the hypocrites. Hypocrites are actors who feign spiritual piety, while continuing in lawless rebellion. True followers of Jesus should not make a show of their prayers though high visibility and many words. Rather, it ought to be our private seeking of God from an honest and humble heart. When we pray, we access God’s power for our earthly burdens. Our Father knows what we need even before we ask Him.