Here is one of the greatest values of praise: it decentralizes self. The worship and praise of God demands a shift of center from self to God. One cannot praise without relinquishing occupation with self. The self-evident truth which inspires this unceasing praise is the character and integrity of God Himself.

If Satan had been successful in his attempt to dethrone the Most High, almighty selfishness instead of Almighty Love would be upon the throne of the universe. If Satan had triumphed, all life would have been at the mercy of almighty malevolence. Instead of hell with boundaries, the entire universe would be hell! But, praise God, Satan lost.

The idea that “praise always changes circumstances” is a mistake. It may not always change circumstances, but it WILL change the person. Since the root of all our problems is the unsanctified ego, inside change may be more important than chanced circumstances.

Watchman Nee – “Don’t waste your sorrows. One never learns anything new about God except through adversity.”