The word praise comes from a root that means “to be boastful.” When we praise God, we are boasting in the good things He has done, not necessarily because He has done them for us (as though we deserved anything), but simply because they demonstrate who He is. People who know a good God have no cause to grumble and complain. Praise becomes a way of life for them. Our response to God’s goodness is not only praise, but also thanksgiving. If we take a few minutes each day to do nothing but thank God