Praise requires that we recognize who God is; acknowledge God for all He has done; place God in the position of honor; and verbally express your feelings of admiration for his blessings.   

Isaiah 12:4-5 puts it this way,  "And in that day you will say: “Praise the Lord, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, For He has done excellent things; This is known in all the earth."

Knowing this, here  are a few things to consider:

Recognize God as 

• Creator of the universe an all living things 
• The Holy One 
• Righteous King 
• An Awesome Deliverer   

Acknowledge God For All He Has Done 

• He Sustains life 
• He gives strength to stand and endure 
• He gives  pace in the midst of storms 
• He inspired men to write the Bible   

Place God in the Position of Honor 

• The Father  
• The Son (Savior of the World) 
• The Holy Spirit (Mind of God)   

Verbally Express Feelings of Admiration 

• I praise You for Your greatness 
• I give You honor for who You are 
• I thank You for all that You have done for me 
• I glorify Your Holy Name  
• I am grateful for Your many blessings  
• You are King of King and Lord of Lords 
• You are my shelter and shield 
• You are faithful and kind 
• You are loving and gracious
•  You are mercify and forgiving

Praise the Lord:  Call upon His Name. Declare His Name among the peoples—this is what praise looks like.