The fact each human being has an experience of God (even if termed atheistic as a "selfie") does not in fact warrant the existence of a knowing God, creator God.
In Christian understanding, we are made in the image and likeness of God and can not be fully realized as humans we are created to be but for and by the grace of God in becoming other Christs both in our submission to the Father God's will and in the humility of our service to our fellow human beings.
Joy for me is the tattletale on the riggings of our little sail boats which tells us Christians that we are truly onto something in living the life of Christ. If one has need of such joy one is indeed experiencing the joy of relationship with God.
Please do not think I espouse a notion that the only valid experience of God is Judaeo-Christian, but the searcher after connectedness with God who happens upon the Gospels and the Bible would be fortunate indeed to try it on for its authenticity. Jesus, just a closer walk with thee . . .
Public Domain version of the hymn "Just a Closer Walk with Thee":
I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Refrain:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
On line source for hymn: http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Just_a_Closer_Walk_with_Thee/
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