Thanksgiving and Songs of Praise

We finish our brief discussion about thanks-giving and praise on Sunday. Scripture refers to praise as a sacrificial offering. Honest reflection begs the question, "Why is praise a sacrifice?" Could it be that praising God costs us something? Putting valuable livestock or hard-earned money on the sacrificial altar is costly. Therefore, authentic praise should be too. When you worship God like you just can't help it, inhibition and pride diminish. Why is it so hard for most of "frozen chosen" to get there?