I can't take credit for this as it was in my quiet time this morning, but I thought it was worth sharing.
God's presence comes to dwell in our midst when we praise Him, and in His presence we find healing, transformation, and direction for our lives. In fact, the more time we spend praising the LORD, the more we will see ourselves and our circumstances grow in wholeness and completeness. That's because praise softens our hearts and makes them pliable.
Stormie Omartin "Praying God's Will For Your Life"
Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Psalm 63:3