True Joy and Worship

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do now walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:1-2

But let all those rejoice who put their trust in you;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them;
Let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Romans 8:26-28

When you think about your life, the challenges, the pain, the times when you felt emotional turmoil and maybe even spiritually lost, God was always with you. He has been with you the whole time. In worship, a lens shift happens. A beautiful shift, where the focus moves from our own insecurities and problems in the moment to His presence. The moment you enter worship, you start to see things more clearly through the highs and lows of life.
When you choose joy, you experience true worship.
When you choose worship, you experience true joy.