Emotional peace and calm come after doing God's will and not before.
Someone has said that the marks of a strong church are wet eyes, bent knees, and a broken heart. We'll never be powerful until we let God be God and jealously guard His honor.
There are no shortcuts to spiritual maturity. It takes time to be holy.
Keep in mind that when sin is viewed superficially, it is dealt with superficially.
The most important part of us is the part that no one ever sees.
Worship is not an external activity precipitated by the right environment. To worship in spirit is to draw near to God with an undivided heart. We must come in full agreement without hiding anything or disregarding His will.