When I think of ‘praise’ in a religious context, it seems to be a about singing, worship, prayer, music, stuff like that, directed to God. But when I think about ‘praise’ otherwise, like praising a child, that seems to be about paying a compliment, celebrating an accomplishment, observing a gift, or offering some kind of encouragement to another, which hopefully lifts them up in some way. It is an act of friendship, support, and encouragement.
If I think about ‘praise’ in this second way, does that not better describe how God treats me than how I treat God?
So wait! Who is praising who?
And if that’s not enough to perplex you, this short church video should be plenty confusing if you recognize the tune!!
(And no, I didn’t record this video today, but it works for today’s theme. I make the rules here.)
Thus spake I.