Multiple psychologists have communicated the concept that most of us formulate an image of Father God from our interaction with our earthly dads. While I have done my best to provide a positive image for you, the image I projected contains multiple flaws. I know there are times when you can remember my impatience, lack of understanding or communication that did not meet your needs or expectations. However, I hope that you were able to take those times and reason through the fact that your Father God is so much bigger than the dad you were loaned for your time here on earth. Don’t judge Him based on me – evaluate Him for who He is.

As we look at each member of the God family I will try to help you better understand each individual’s uniqueness. With those comparisons, perhaps it will help you better build and solidify your relationship with them. Here is what we can see from scripture about your Father:

His personal name		Hayah, Yahweh
His favorite nickname		Abba, Daddy
His family position		Father
His title		El Eloyhn (God Most High,) Sovereign Lord
His occupation		Lawgiver, Architect, Master Planner, & Provider of all things
His goal		That we would be his people and He our God.
One of His more frequent comments		“If my people would just listen to me”
The inheritance He passes on to you		His image/genetic code
What He designed for you		A universal process for your perfection
His intention for you		To be the WHO and WHAT He conceived you to be!
What He expects of you		To become complete based on His intended design
What He’s not		The creator, intercessor or the one who moves about on Earth

As you review these aspects, don’t jump to conclusions based on what you think you already know. Over the next few days you will learn more about each family member and then review these same aspects of The Son and The Holy Spirit. It is important that you differentiate and identify each person’s individual characteristics. Only then will you be able to interact properly and form the basis for your love, friendship, and a relationship that will allow you to halak together. Now, go take a hike with your papa God!

Love, Dad