When We Pray

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:15 (NIV)
His praise shall continually be on my lips. Is that really our habit? Do words of praise to God flow daily from our mouth? When we pray, often our time of praise is very short because we are more focused on what we have come to God for. We need help, we want him to fix some situation, or give us something. Somehow praising God or praising others doesn't seem to come so easily. Just last night in Bible study when the pastor asked for "Praises" before he asked for prayer requests, there was a silence over the room. Hopefully we all had things to praise God for, but why are we so reluctant to tell Him or share it with others?

I am reminded of the chorus we have sung through the years:

"Praise Him, Praise Him,
Praise Him in the morning,
Praise Him in the evening,
Praise Him, Praise Him,
Praise Him when the sun goes down."

If that is not your prayer, then begin to practice praising Him. Perhaps the words don't come easily for you. Then turn to the Psalms and read one aloud. It does wonders for your own soul and I know it is sweet music to the Lord.