Starting the day

Every morning I start the day by praying the Psalms as part of the monastic tradition known as the Liturgy of the Hours or the Daily Office. The first words that come out of my mouth are:
O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
This introduction has become such a routine that I must confess I do not always think about the words -- that is until yesterday morning when it struck me: Are my first words each day a proclamation of praise to God? How many of my words during the day praise God?
Just as I love traditional liturgy, I cherish these words with which I start each day. I pray that they will remind me more often to proclaim God's praise.
+ pax