I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. Psalms 34:1 (MSG)
Like a fish in water, your natural environment is in the Presence of God. If you do not spend time in the Presence of God, you are denying yourself the increased capacity to manage your feelings, guard your thoughts and experience great joy. Fear, worry, anger and insecurity permeate you more easily and negativity has a way of seeping in when you do not spend time in God’s Presence.
So how do you get into God’s Presence?
While there are many answers, then single-most effective way is through praise. When you praise Him, you attract His Presence and it permeates your entire being. It shakes your emotional foundation and changes your outlook. It helps you think more creatively so you can discover solutions that were not previously apparent. You gain more energy when you spend time in God’s Presence and you are enabled to overcome obstacles that previously prevented you from experiencing life to the fullest.
When you praise Him, it gets your mind off negative things and creates an atmosphere for God to come in.
Keep in mind that when you feel like praising Him the least, you need to the most. If fear, pain or sadness pushes at you today, express your gratitude for everything God has done in your life. Turn to Him with praise and watch how it changes your day.