The Psalmists compel the Soldier of The Cross to Praise the Lord all the time and in multitudinous ways.
How can this be done? What is real Praise? How does one begin? How does one keep praising?
Praise begins in prayer. Only by prayer does the Christian see who God is and what He has done. Yes, there must be God's Word, but without prayer, there is no sight. Without prayer, there is either legalism or the abuse of freedom.
Thanking the Lord for everything is the beginning of praise. It is about agreeing with God, no matter what. When there is obedience in this area, there is a supernatural thankfulness that exceeds any description of the thing or circumstance for which the Soldier is offering thanks.
When there is thanks for abundance or something thrilling, thanking the Lord makes it clear to the one who prays that God is responsible for all things and that nothing happens without Him.
Then, there is a praise that spills over from obedience. It is a vector and is supernaturally sustained by the Holy Spirit.
Some would have you believe that being whipped up into an emotional state and repeating things over and over results in praise. Not so. That is nothing more than getting into an emotional state and repeating things over and over. There is no spiritual benefit and it does not bring honor to the Lord unless it is the outflowing of something more.
Christians who do not praise the Lord feel responsible for running their own lives. They worry about money and are moody and often resentful of others.
Soldier, agree with God. In prayer.
Aloud.