Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. He established them for ever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed. (Psalm 148: 1-6)

Most of my prayers are requests. A few are prayers of thanksgiving.

In fear, or anger, or neediness, or hurt I turn to God seeking protection, or healing, or vindication, or even vengeance.

What if my requests were more often for inspiration? What if I more often asked for the ability to love rather than to receive the benefit of love?

How would my life - and the life of others - be changed if I more often chose the path of praise?

How would a constant attitude of praise impact my role as a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, a neighbor, an employer, and a trusted advisor?

Is it time to find out?

Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150: 3-6)