Every experience of the “WOW:” a majestic waterfall, a quiet brook, a stunningly beautiful woman, a sleeping baby or a fabulous dessert, are simply the fragrant aroma of His presence nearby.

“Hallelujah!” Psalms 150

If we utter the words, “Praise the Lord,” and by it we are ascribing to God the glory in some experience---say, the birth of a child---that surely is an offering of praise. When we see the sun rise over the ocean and immediately think “Boy, can you paint”, we are expressing praise for His skill and artistry. The thought, “Boy, can you paint” simply fleshes out our praise. We praise when we see something of value and feel in ourselves the need to appreciate it. Where God is concerned, praise is surely to be an endless adventure. Conversations Within ts 10/17/2012 (Brevard, NC)