I never "merely" worship God at all. Our Lord was not looking forward to the Cross but he was overjoyed about being reunited with His Father. If one's love for the Lord begins with what he does for them, they will come to grief. Our praise for what He does ought to come out of our love for who He is.
Hebrews 12:2
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.