Most people relate to God, not as if He's a heavenly Father, but as if He's an earthly .
When you're relating to your boss, your relationship is based on one thing. It's .
If you're a parent in this room, you've been there where your kid begins to go off the rails, or your kid is suffering with something. What happens in your relationship? Does it not ?
Do you tend to relate to God based on your performance? What would change if you truly believed His love for you is not earned but freely given?
Think of a recent mistake or failure. How would a loving Father respond versus a demanding boss?