It's God's will for your life to be filled with joy in His presence. That doesn't mean that you will have no problems. It does mean that the presence of God will give you strength through joy. The psalmist said to God, In Your presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). That's the presence of God in believers through the Holy Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit includes fullness of joy.
Remember, life filled with joy is not dependent on outward circumstances nor other people. True joy comes from within. It is dependent upon our relationship with God. You may be in difficult circumstances, and yet be filled with the joy of the Lord. He is the fullness of joy.
Entering the presence of God's joy comes through confessing our sins, that the joy we once knew may be restored. Sin separates us from fellowship with God. Restored fellowship brings fullness of joy. The barrier of sin is removed as we turn away from sin and confess it to God. The fullness of joy is restored. Our prayer to God says, Restore to me the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12).
Genuine worship is from the heart. It refreshes us with the presence of God's joy. In His presence there is fullness of joy. His joy is your strength for living. Worship makes you aware of God's presence. His presence is the place of joy. Life filled with joy is restored in God's presence.
