That Your Joy May Be Full

John 16:23-24 (ESV)

23 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

James 4:3 (ESV)

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

Our joy and His glory are the ultimate reasons for going to our Father in prayer. As we transform into a new creation and begin to comprehend with the mind of Jesus, we will seek those things that align with His will and purpose, which is for the best for us. 

This is our heart’s desire, which won’t be fully revealed to us until our resurrection.