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It is impossible to [[anticipate]] the future with excitement without the underpinning substructure of [[confidence]] in your [[relationship]] to God. If a person does not know God in their own consciousness, or has grossly [[distorted]] [[ideas]] about God's true [[character]], then the future cannot be viewed with excitement and a sense of adventure, but is more likely to be seen as fearful, uncertain, and the tendency is to stay firmly grounded in the known, which is the [[present]] and the [[past]]. The sense of [[confidence]] which was discussed this evening when one has done all they can to be careful, rightly allows you then to take the [[risks]] of adventure. But even beyond all that you might do to be careful and cautious, is a greater [[truth]], i.e., that there is someone else who looks out for you and does even a better job of [[care]] taking than you do. This of course is your [[Heavenly Parent]] who looks out for your eternal welfare, and [[desires]] your everlasting [[cooperation]] and fellowship. The excitement has the tinge of [[pleasure]] and [[adventure]] because the underlying confidence in the love of God guarantees that whatever comes to you in the future cannot destroy your [[essence]], cannot stop your eternal [[progress]]. Since [[obstacles]] come to all, to take the [[attitude]] that they are [[learning]] experiences rather than [[disasters]], makes possible the adventurous and exciting response.

It is impossible to [[anticipate]] the future with excitement without the underpinning substructure of [[confidence]] in your [[relationship]] to God. If a person does not know God in their own consciousness, or has grossly [[distorted]] [[ideas]] about God's true [[character]], then the future cannot be viewed with excitement and a sense of adventure, but is more likely to be seen as fearful, uncertain, and the tendency is to stay firmly grounded in the known, which is the [[present]] and the [[past]]. The sense of [[confidence]] which was discussed this evening when one has done all they can to be careful, rightly allows you then to take the [[risks]] of adventure. But even beyond all that you might do to be careful and cautious, is a greater [[truth]], i.e., that there is someone else who looks out for you and does even a better job of [[care]] taking than you do. This of course is your [[Heavenly Parent]] who looks out for your eternal welfare, and [[desires]] your everlasting [[cooperation]] and fellowship. The excitement has the tinge of [[pleasure]] and [[adventure]] because the underlying confidence in the love of God guarantees that whatever comes to you in the future cannot destroy your [[essence]], cannot stop your eternal [[progress]]. Since [[obstacles]] come to all, to take the [[attitude]] that they are [[learning]] experiences rather than [[disasters]], makes possible the adventurous and exciting response.

There is an [[error]] possible to people who are termed "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunt_performer daredevils]". The error is that they have overly great [[trust]] in themselves, and feel that they have [[control]] of all things. Then they are willing to take risks that others consider foolhardy. This is not what I am advocating in our consideration this evening.

There is an [[error]] possible to people who are termed "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunt_performer daredevils]". The error is that they have overly great [[trust]] in themselves, and feel that they have [[control]] of all things. Then they are willing to take risks that others consider foolhardy. This is not what I am advocating in our consideration this evening.

To be in a [[mood]] of [[excitement]] and [[adventure]] does not mean that this mood is not intersected by other moods such as discouragement, [[depression]], [[anger]] and even sometimes [[fear]]. But it does mean that it is the underlying mood suffused also with [[joy]], which holds up the structure of one's being while one is also in the throes of these other [[emotions]]. That may appear to be a [[confusing]] picture, but people can experience great sadness without losing their hope or their underlying joy and excitement.

To be in a [[mood]] of [[excitement]] and [[adventure]] does not mean that this mood is not intersected by other moods such as discouragement, [[depression]], [[anger]] and even sometimes [[fear]]. But it does mean that it is the underlying mood suffused also with [[joy]], which holds up the structure of one's being while one is also in the throes of these other [[emotions]]. That may appear to be a [[confusing]] picture, but people can experience great sadness without losing their hope or their underlying joy and excitement.