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A Disciplined Life of Worship - 4 of 7

4.  Be praiseful.  Praise the Lord all day and share that praise with your flock through random calls, written notes, emails, or texts.  Let them know you praise the Lord for them.

"From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praise" - Psalms 113:3

- J.L. Schmidt


The word praise is defined as:  The act of expressing approval or admiration; the offering of grateful homage in words or song as an act of worship.

This one made me look at myself.  Am I being praiseful?  Am I truly letting God know each and every day how thankful I am for his grace and mercy?  Am I stopping throughout the day just to say a quick "thank you" to Him for giving me another day of life?  Am I letting the people in church that I admire, look up to, and respect, know that I am thankful for their prayers and support?  Am I telling my parents, friends, or coworkers who have helped me get to where I am in life today that they have helped me and I appreciate them for it?  Not as much as I should be.  Remember to be praiseful to God today for all He's given you and let someone else know that you appreciate them for who they are today as well.

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