I will praise the LORD

        as long as I live;

I will sing praises to my God

                while I have being.

                  Psalm 146. 2

(Praise is not just a reaction

           to what we deem favorable,

but a deep abiding response to God

       in all that is before us.

Praise is not thinking good thoughts,

       but acknowledging Him by name 

                                           out loud.

Praising God changes you).