you said “ I think it is the blessings of hearing His voice (i.e. receiving teaching and revelation from Him concerning His word and issues in your life)
and being in His Presence (thru worship, prayer, etc) that brings both joy and boldness (
Galatians 5:22,
Ephesians 6:18-19).”
Your reference to being in His presence makes me consider the verse of the day which came up this morning in the Psalms.
I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
my mind instructs me in the night makes me think of the instruction to “let this mind be in you that was in Jesus Christ” Philippians 2:5, Philippians 3:15, Romans 7:25, Romans 12:21. teach us which way to go that we do not stumble in the night, not knowing what we stumble over??
I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, (Hebrews 8:1) I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely(1 Corinthians 15:44, 1 Corinthians 15:53, 1 Corinthians 15:54). For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor allow Your Holy one to undergo decay. Acts 13:34-37.
you will make known to me the path of life(Acts 2:28, John 14:6);
In your presence is fullness of joy (John 15:11, 1 John 1:14, 1 Peter 1:7, 2 John 1:12); in your right hand there are pleasures forever (enduring, perpetual….) In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands,
in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Colossians 2:11
I get that is a lot, but it is hopeful to me and a good reminder today of who He is. Thank you.