All across America, the 4th of July is a celebration of freedom. But long before our nation declared independence, God declared liberty through the Year of Jubilee—a sacred time when servants were released, land was returned and what was lost in hard times was restored by God’s design.

Yet, there’s no biblical record of Israel ever celebrating it.
Why?

Because freedom costs. And ultimately, only One could fully pay the price: Jesus Christ, our true Jubilee.

Have you ever experienced the kind of praise that actually shifts the atmosphere?
I’m not talking about a go-through-the-motions praise—a passive kum-ba-yah while sipping a lukewarm coffee. I’m talking about when life is tough, the adversary is doing everything he can to shut you down, and yet—you give God a praise anyway. And when you do, something shifts. You get revitalized, refreshed, and strengthened because God shows up.

And here’s the truth—God wants to release breakthrough in your life. But the key to accessing that breakthrough is praise.

Shouts of praise, exuberant dancing, lifting hands, joyful singing, flag waving… all common characteristics of praise and worship at a charismatic kind of church. For some, it can seem a little too emotional. But is emotional expression in worship really a problem—or could it be part of how God designed us to respond to Him?

To understand the role of emotion in worship, we need biblical clarity.

Here are 3 keys that will help us discern the difference between being led by emotions and using them to glorify God.