There is no test of faith so true as the grace of thanksgiving. Are you praising God enough? Are you thanking Him for your actual blessings that are more than can be numbered, and are you daring to praise Him even for those trials which are but blessings in disguise? Have you learned to praise Him in advance for the things that have not yet come?
Praise
Mechtild of Magdeburg
O burning Mountain, O chosen Sun, O perfect Moon, O fathomless Well, O unattainable Height, O Clearness beyond measure, O Wisdom without end, O Mercy without limit; O Strength beyond resistance, O Crown beyond all majesty: The humblest thing you created sings your praise. AMEN!
Ole Kristian O. Hallesby
Jesus is moved to happiness every time He sees that you appreciate what He has done for you. Grip His pierced hand and say to Him, “I thank Thee, Saviour, because Thou has died for me.” Thank Him likewise for all the other blessings He has showered upon you from day to day. It brings joy to Jesus.
Author Unknown
There is nothing that pleases the Lord so much as praise. There is no test of faith so true as the grace of thanksgiving. Are you praising God enough? Are you thanking Him for your actual blessings that are more than can be numbered, and are you daring to praise Him even for those trials which are but blessings in disguise? Have you learned to praise Him in advance for the things that have not yet come?
Author Unknown
I cannot pray any more. As soon as I begin, my prayers are all turned into hallelujahs. I would have esteemed it a privilege if God had permitted me to spend my remaining days in supplications for my friends; but as soon as I open my mouth, it is all glory, glory, glory!
–Elderly Christian on her deathbed
Author Unknown
Blessings hemmed with praise will not unravel.
G.V. Wigram
Let us ever remember that God recognizes every expression of praise and of His people’s love. He knows so well what His love and grace are to us that He must expect us to praise Him.
J R R Tolkien
The praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards.