WHEN PRAISE BREAKS OUT

When Praise Breaks Out is a Christian worship song about the power of praising God in the midst of fear, discouragement and spiritual opposition. Inspired by the biblical accounts of Paul and Silas worshipping in prison and Jehoshaphat's army praising God before a battle, the song explores how worship becomes an expression of faith when circumstances seem overwhelming. The lyrics begin with the weight of doubt and darkness before moving into a declaration that fear and discouragement do not have to silence praise. Through its repeated chorus, the song celebrates the freedom, courage and renewed strength found in turning to God through worship. Its bridge builds into a personal declaration of God's sovereignty, affirming that He continues to reign regardless of the struggles believers face. When Praise Breaks Out encourages Christians to lift their voices in faith, trust God's promises and remember that their strength comes from Him even in life's most difficult moments.

Acts 16:25-26, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, Psalm 34:1-4

Lyrics

When the night feels heavy
And the shadows press me down
When the noise of doubt grows louder
Than the hope I thought I found
There is still a sound within me
That the darkness can't surround
I will lift my heart in worship
Till the walls come crashing down

When praise breaks out
The darkness has to flee
When praise breaks out
The chains lose hold of me
Every burden starts to tremble
Every lie is pushed aside
When praise breaks out
Heaven's strength is on my side

When my courage feels so fragile
Barely standing where I am
Still I anchor to Your promise
Lift my voice and take my stand
Every burden turns to anthem
Every sigh becomes a song
When I sing a hallelujah
All of heaven sings along

When praise breaks out
The darkness has to flee
When praise breaks out
The chains lose hold of me
Every burden starts to tremble
Every lie is pushed aside
When praise breaks out
Heaven's strength is on my side

Let my praise be louder than the pain
Let my praise be stronger than the grave
Let my praise declare You always reign
You still reign, You still reign
Let my praise be louder than the storm
Let my praise invite Your glory, Lord
Let my praise remind my soul once more
You still reign, You still reign

When praise breaks out
The darkness has to flee
When praise breaks out
The chains lose hold of me
Every fear begins to crumble
As my worship fills the sky
When praise breaks out
Heaven fights on my side
You fight on my side
You fight on my side

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Song Credits

Lyrics by Gresha Schuilling
Music and production by Gresha Schuilling
Mastering by Shimron Fernando