Psalms 16:11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is the fullness of joy: at thy right hand are pleasures evermore.
In the things you could lose in this life. The presence of God should never be one of them. Learn early to be a lover of the presence of God. May your most wonderful time be in the presence of God. Cultivate such a life. That when you get bored, you run to prayer and the word.
In the New Testament, Jesus says he has given us a joy no man can take. But really when you think of this what has he really given us? He has given us the indwelling person of the Holy Spirit. The deepest form of the Holy Spirit and no one can take that away.
You can reject it but, he still gave you the presence. So there is a difference between being given and receiving. When Christ dwells in you, your joy is now sourced from him. He becomes the very reason you are living.
He is your source of joy. Whether circumstances agree or not. He is the fullness of your joy. So when you find yourself broken or distraught run to the presence of God
Some people think they need to first fix they're messes before coming to God. No they dont. Come to God, He will fix you in love and make you into someone great. The presence of God builds you because firstly you are His temple. He fills His temple
Further study
John 16:22
Ezekiel 34:16
Golden nugget
The presence of God builds you up. So be a constant dweller in the presence.
Prayer
Father God, Thank you for giving us access to your presence. Than you God for doctoring us who are injured and overseeing the strong that we are not exploited
Amen
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