This document uses a food metaphor to describe how praising Jesus brings happiness. It encourages tasting the joy of God's love when praising Him, like tasting flavorful food. God promises to fill the heart with joy through praise. The child expresses thanks to Jesus for bringing contentment and happiness.

1. Taste the
“Taste and see that the Lord is good!”
(Psalm 34:8 KJV).
Mmm,
yummy! When you praise Jesus, He gives you
happiness.
It’s a little bit like when you take
a bite of food and you taste the
flavor. When you praise Jesus, you
taste the joy of His love.

2. When you
praise Me, I can fill
your heart
with joy.
Jesus,
thank You for
making me
happy!
S&S link: Character Building: Values and Virtues:
Contentment-1b
Contributed by Christi S. Lynch, adapted from
the writings of Maria Fontaine. Illustrations by
Mercy. Design by Christia Copeland.
Published by My Wonder Studio.
Copyright © 2011 by The Family International