Who Is God to You?
"Yet for us, there is only one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him..." – 1 Corinthians 8:6
When you hear the word father, what comes to mind?
For some, it’s warmth, protection, and love. But for many, the word father brings up pain, absence, or disappointment. Some of us grew up with amazing dads, while others had fathers who were never there—or worse, were present but emotionally distant or hurtful.
So when we hear that God is our Father, what do we do with that?
Distorted Views of God
The world has given us so many different images of God. Some see Him as an angry judge waiting to punish. Others think He’s too distant to care. And some imagine Him like an old grandpa—there, but not really doing much.
Jesus came to change all of that. When His disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t say, “Oh, Mighty King of the Universe” or “Most Powerful Creator of All”. Instead, He started with two simple words: “Our Father.”
What If God Is More Than You Thought?
Imagine the best kind of father—one who is patient, kind, and always there for you. That’s who God is, and even more. The Bible says He knew you before you were even born (Jeremiah 1:5). It says nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). It says He loves you so much that He gave His Son for you (John 3:16).
But let’s be real—if you’ve never experienced a loving father on earth, it’s hard to imagine one in heaven. And that’s exactly what Satan wants. He knows that if he can mess up your view of your earthly father, he can distort your view of God.
Breaking the Cycle
The good news? God is not a bigger version of your dad—He’s the perfect version of what a father should be. He’s the one you’ve always longed for. And when you begin to see Him for who He really is, everything changes.
Your prayers stop feeling empty. Your struggles stop feeling like you're facing them alone. Your faith stands on solid ground.
So, Who Is God to You?
If you’ve never experienced the love of a real father, it’s time to meet the one who’s been loving you all along. He’s not distant. He’s not indifferent. He’s not waiting for you to mess up.
He’s waiting for you to come home.
For some, it’s warmth, protection, and love. But for many, the word father brings up pain, absence, or disappointment. Some of us grew up with amazing dads, while others had fathers who were never there—or worse, were present but emotionally distant or hurtful.
So when we hear that God is our Father, what do we do with that?
Distorted Views of God
The world has given us so many different images of God. Some see Him as an angry judge waiting to punish. Others think He’s too distant to care. And some imagine Him like an old grandpa—there, but not really doing much.
Jesus came to change all of that. When His disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t say, “Oh, Mighty King of the Universe” or “Most Powerful Creator of All”. Instead, He started with two simple words: “Our Father.”
What If God Is More Than You Thought?
Imagine the best kind of father—one who is patient, kind, and always there for you. That’s who God is, and even more. The Bible says He knew you before you were even born (Jeremiah 1:5). It says nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). It says He loves you so much that He gave His Son for you (John 3:16).
But let’s be real—if you’ve never experienced a loving father on earth, it’s hard to imagine one in heaven. And that’s exactly what Satan wants. He knows that if he can mess up your view of your earthly father, he can distort your view of God.
Breaking the Cycle
The good news? God is not a bigger version of your dad—He’s the perfect version of what a father should be. He’s the one you’ve always longed for. And when you begin to see Him for who He really is, everything changes.
Your prayers stop feeling empty. Your struggles stop feeling like you're facing them alone. Your faith stands on solid ground.
So, Who Is God to You?
If you’ve never experienced the love of a real father, it’s time to meet the one who’s been loving you all along. He’s not distant. He’s not indifferent. He’s not waiting for you to mess up.
He’s waiting for you to come home.
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