The phrase "Christian hedonism" is often used by those who discuss philosophically the very questions you are bringing up.

John Eldredge wrote a book called "wild at heart" which is a really encouraging look at many subjects around your questions.

It is here on Amazon, or I can loan you my eBook copy if you like.
or you can get it here

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Heart-Discovering-Secret-Mans/dp/0785268839

You asked about scriptures. - The Westminster catechism available here has many good references.

u/Diosjenin · 2 points r/Christianity

Wild at Heart.

Or at least that's most of what I got from it.

u/theendoftheinternet · 2 points r/Christianity

I completely have the chills. I have the exact same story as you, but just 8 years later. Please, listen to me for a second....

Deal with this now. I am still dealing with it. I have two serious tools for you.

Watch this.

Read this.

I would love to know what happens!

EDIT: On second thought, you may not NEED to watch the video as much as I, but it may not hurt either.

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