I can't speak for anyone,
but myself when I say that I will give God continual praise. David said that he
would bless the Lord at all times and His praise would continually be in his
mouth.
That takes a particular
state of mind. This is a state of mind that is centered in gratitude not
circumstance. I have taken this mindset. I will bless the Lord at all times and
His praise will continually be in my mouth.
This means that my praise
isn't contingent upon any fleeting or temporal circumstance. My proclivity for
praise is not capriciously interconnected with the happenings of the day. My
drive to praise and bless (speak well of) the Lord is not inextricably bound to
any possession or personal relationship. My praise is not sustained by external
or unpredictable forces. My praise is not conjoined to any metamorphic medium
that changes with time. My praise is consistently pure even when the
vicissitudes of life roll in like a flood. My praise cannot be shaken by life.
I have learned how to
praise God despite the moment. I have learned how to praise Him irregardless to
the circumstantial influences that impact my environment. I am committed to
praise. The Word tells me that God inhabits (Dwells in; exists or situated
within) the praises of His people. This assures me that God has taken up
residence in the midst of my ordeal. He is riding the storm out with me. He is
shepherding me through the darkness. God is dwelling in the fortress of my gratitude;
He is honoring my tenacious persistence to honor Him. This is why David could
say with confidence; although I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Praise understands that God is with
me. 
It is important that you
understand that the praise I speak of is not empty. This praise is not perfunctory
in nature, it is not drawn from obligatory compulsion, and it is not
ritualistic or sacramental. This praise is drawn from the heart of faith. This
praise originates in the very bowels of the soul and is based on relationship
not religion. This praise aspires the dwelling of the object of its affection.
This praise believes when there is nothing visible to believe in. This praise
excels in the vacuum of pure faith and is inexorable in its passion to magnify
the very source of its existence. 
Very few have truly
grasped a true comprehension of the power of praise. Praise is all too often
underrated and misunderstood. Praise is not mystic; it’s spiritually organic;
meaning that it is naturally created in the spiritual realm through surrender
to the Holy Spirit and truth of God’s Word; and it is living spiritual organism.
It is not the summoning of magic or mystical forces; it is the execution of the
joy and peace of God guaranteed to every believer. Praise is the outward
expression and acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty and His divine prerogative
to move on behalf of those that are loyal to Him. Praise recognizes that every
moment is ordained by God and even the bad things are working toward good.
Praise envisions the outcome without giving predominate weight to the
situation. Praise is produced when the spirit man sees the circumstance and
decides to disagree it.
I have but one more thing
to say; Get your praise on!
You can also check out blogs by Dr. Wallace
Life Solutions 21
The Invisible Father Syndrome
Anointed Inspirations
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