Have you joined me in the challenging of praising God twice every time you hear yourself complain?I’ve been trying this, and it is not easy.  Studies of behavior say that a habit is formed if you repeat the behavior for 21 days.  I’m on day two, and as difficult as this new behavior is, I persist.What are my primary reasons for these efforts?  I believe that the more I praise God the more God will bless me.  Sounds selfish?  God created me to enjoy Him. By praising Him, I find joy in His presence.  AND He wants to bless me, simply because that is His nature.  He loves us!Here are some examples:Complaint:  “Oh, shucks. My back is aching again.”(After confessing that complaint, I offer up my praises.)Praise one:  “LORD, I praise You.  My back is supporting me and I am walking around.”   Praise two:  “I praise you for your healing power which is at work in me, even if I don’t see it.”Complaint:  “Ah shoot!  My basement is wet again.”(I confess that I whined before I pray.):  Praise one:  “I praise you for the rain which our earth and crops need.”  Praise two:   “I praise you that I have a house AND a full basement; many people don’t.”Complaint:  “Ugh!  That person sure was mean to me.”(LORD I’m sorry for my attitude.)  Praise One:   “I praise you that this hurt gives me a chance to feel Your comfort IN me.”   Praise Two:  “I praise you for the opportunity to do what you said, Jesus,  — to turn the other cheek.”So start praising more frequently, more regularly, more habitually.Praise reminds us of how blessed we are.Praise moves us deeper into God.