Quotes About Praise

GIRL'S STORY #7: THE HARD-TO-PLEASE MOMMA Momma, I got a B, the daughter said. Who got an A? Momma answered. Momma, I showed in the track meet. Who placed? Momma answered. Momma, I placed in the track meet. Who won? Momma answered. The daughter was chosen Homecoming Queen, the daughter ran all the way home, Momma, Momma, the most wonderful thing happened, I was chosen attendant to the Homecoming Queen. Who's Queen? Momma answered. I am, said the daughter.

though sometimes it seems to mention a man who simply acts like a decent human being gets undue praise

She knew that the presence of the timesheet made it seem as if she had an ulterior motive, though the truth was obvious to her: Sadie Green liked being praised, and Sam Masur was the best friend she had ever had.

They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days.

I have three superlative assets. (Four, really. But there is one I prefer not to go into at this time.) First, my legs. Looking at them objectively—as I often do—I consider them as good as any. They are outstanding right from the pelvic region to the toes. Thighs, knees (back and front), calves, ankles, feet, toes—all have been the subjects of spoken as well as unspoken praise.

Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse. Only then can we give encouragement. With verbal encouragement, we are trying to communicate, "I know. I care. I am with you. How can I help?" We are trying to show that we believe in him and in his abilities. We are giving credit and praise.

Psychologist William James said that possibly the deepest human need is the need to feel appreciated.

True worship begins with a thankful attitude

Proverbs takes a supremely pragmatic approach: "A wife of noble character who can find?" (31:10). This verse assumes that we are involved in a serious pursuit, actively engaging our minds to make a wise choice. And the top thing a young man should consider is this: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised" (Prov. 31:30).

It marks prayer as the heart of our devotion, the constant awareness of God's presence, our consistent submission to his will, and our frequent expressions of adoration and praise.

el honor no es pasivo sino activo. Honramos a nuestras esposas demostrándole nuestra estima y respeto: halagándola en público; ratificando sus dones, habilidades y logros y declarando nuestro aprecio por todo lo que hacen. El honor que no se expresa no es honor».

Paul urges us to pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17). This puts prayer on a far higher plane than mere intercession. It marks prayer as the heart of our devotion, the constant awareness of God's presence, our consistent submission to his will, and our frequent expressions of adoration and praise.

If we accept that the love of praise is a sin, that the lust to be known and appreciated by others is not just a fool's errand...but perhaps evidence of a heart focused on the wrong things, our marriages will be transformed.

How beautiful your sandaled feet, O prince's daughter! Your graceful legs are like jewels, the work of an artist's hands. Your navel is a rounded goblet that never lacks blended wine. Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lilies.

We want recognition, not accomplishment.

I will sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. Yahweh is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my god, and I will praise him, my father's god, and I will exalt him. Then Rahab turned back and faced Caleb again, and recited, Yahweh is a man of war; Yahweh is his name.

Psa. 19:4 He has set a tent for the sun. Psa. 104:2 Stretching out the heavens like a tent. Isa. 45:12 It was my hands that stretched out the heavens, Isa. 51:13 The LORD... who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. Jer. 10:12 It is he who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens. Jer. 51:15 "It is he who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.

In the heavens above the waters, in the very divine council of Yahweh Elohim, the Bene ha Elohim, the Sons of God, had returned to surround his chariot again with glory and praise. The trisagion echoed forth, "Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh Elohim Almighty. Who was and is and is to come!" Their voices were like the sound of many waters. The Cherubim that upheld the throne chariot extended their many wings and Yahweh Elohim took his seat as the Ancient of Days.

1Chr. 16:30 Tremble before him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Psa. 93:1 Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Psa. 96:10 Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.

I respect the shit out of you.

3Lord You are great, and worthy of the highest praise! For there is no end to the discovery of Greatness surrounding You! 4Generation after generation will declare more of Your greatness, And discover more of Your glory![1] 5Your magnificent splendor And the miracles of Your majesty Are my constant meditation! 6Your awe-inspiring acts of power have everyone talking!

The Psalms are pure praise inspired by the breath of God. Praise is a matter of life and breath. As long as we have breath, we are told to praise the Lord. The Psalms release an anointing of praise that will lift heaviness off the human heart. The Psalms are meant to do to you what they did to David; they will bring you from your cave of despair into the glad presence of the King who likes you just the way you are.

Compliment inflates. Blame deflates. Truth understates.

Peter wore a grin from ear to ear. "You did great!