Teach me to Praise

Heavenly Father,

You are truly and fully God. The universe fits in the palm of your hand. My mind gropes for words of praise, knowing that all of them are pale shadows of your reality. Expand my ability to reflect your glory. Teach me more of who you are. Capture my mind, heart, and soul with your limitless wonders. Entrance me with your deeds that I may overflow with awe and thanksgiving. You have given me everything I have and everything I ever had. Even the things I don’t realize are mine were gifts from you. Make me a grateful man. Show me the works of your hand and spur me to pour out thanks to you, the ultimate source of every good thing. Orient my gaze on you regardless of if I feel things are going well or poorly. Every time I close my eyes, may I perceive the afterimage of your loving face.

In the name of our great high priest. Amen.