Finally, confess external blessings. Some blessings are not directly related to us, but still they deserve an expression of appreciation.

Third, sing a song of thanksgiving. Look again at the words of the psalmist: “Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God” (Ps. 147:7,

Fourth, sing the name of God. To sing the name of the Lord in a song is scriptural. The psalmist testified, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving” (Ps. 69:30).

1. End your prayer with specific praise concerning God’s greatness. Focus your praise on His omnipotence (power), His omniscience (knowledge), and His omnipresence (presence). 2. With the psalmist let us “praise God because He has done it.” Look back at the devotional hour and praise God for hearing each of your requests. 3. Let your spirit “rejoice”

First, sing praises unto the Lord. Such was the worship of Paul and Silas in jail (Acts 16). The psalmist declared, “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant” (Ps. 135:3, italics added).

Secondly, we should praise God for His righteousness. All that God is deserves our praise. The psalmist intoned, “And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long” (Ps. 35:28).

First, we should praise God for His name. The psalmist said, “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory” (Ps. 115:1).

Only praise puts God in His rightful position at the very outset of our praying. In praising God we declare His sovereignty and recognize His nature and power.

What is praise? First, praise is the vocal adoration of God. Adoration is the act of rendering divine honor, esteem, and love. The word adoration is derived from an ancient expression that meant “to apply the hand to the mouth,” or “to kiss the hand.” In certain countries a kiss of the hand is still a symbol of deep respect and submission.