It's a Good Thing....

     Let's talk about a topic or subject most people love to receive but have a hard time giving. Let's talk about praise.  Over the years I have witnessed what praise to an individual can accomplish.  I have also witnessed what the lack of praise can do.
     We all have an inward desire to be praised.  I'm not saying praised in the same catagory of praising or glorifying God.  I'm saying praised as the expression of approval or admiration.
     It's a good thing to praise someone. It's a good thing to praise your children, your spouse, your friends, your co-workers.  It's a good thing to express approval  of good service by a waiter or waitress. It's a good thing to express admiration for our heros, our pastors, our policemen, firemen ,our soldiers, our teachers, our nurses.
    When you begin to praise or express appreciation and approval of others, your situation and life will change.
    Let me share with you a few statements and quotes from people who know and understand the importance and value of praise.    
    
     "As water is to flowers, so is praise to the heart of man. We thrive on being appreciated, loved and needed. When we make others feel important,and show them respect and praise, they do their best. Nothing stimulates growth so much as praise. Whatever we praise, we increase.".....Wynn Davis

     "The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated". ..William James

     "If you treat an individual..as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what  he ought to be and could be.".....Johann Von Goethe

      I challenge you to look for and act on opportunities to express approval and appreciation  towards someone today.  Give out a little praise today.   But above all:..............PRAISE HIM