Most of us have had times when friends turn their backs on us. Sometimes they act like they don't know us. Sometimes they act as if we are ridiculous when around others. Sometimes they just leave us. They act in this way to gain acceptance from others. Maybe some of us do or have done these things to others. You can imagine how much it hurts. Unfortunately, many of us do this daily with God. Some praise Him in private or at church, but ignore Him when around certain crowds. Imagine how it feels. Take your eyes off of status and popularity of this world and point them towards God. People and their opinions will fade away, but God is there forever.