We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Will we? Will I? Do I exalt and praise... for ever and ever?

Recently I had a cataract removed. Depth, texture, and range of color were restored. I thanked the surgeons and I thanked God.

I did not exalt and praise.

After many months of difficult and uncertain financial conditions, my professional life is unfolding into a new and more prosperous direction.

I have been cautious in my thanks and stingy with my praise.

It was a glorious day yesterday. It was easily worth exultation. My response was quiet -perhaps a bit self-indulgent - but there were no hosanna's literally or otherwise.

Small children and animals are capable of exaltation. We are drawn to their enthusiasms. God welcomes - even instructs - us to lose our cares, caution, doubts, and worries in ecstatic song, dance, and praise. We are given the opportunity to step beyond what we have become and reclaim our original creation.