Father
One of the great tragedies of our generation is the number of children who don't know their fathers. But those who do know their fathers know that their fathers are human; even the best dad has character flaws. Christians, however, have a Father apart from their human one: God himself. Our relationship to him is an adoption; we are permanently transplanted into his family.

God the Father perfectly cares fur us, giving us all we need -- though we may not agree with him regarding what those needs are. He promises us that we don't have to worry about having enough food or clothes because he knows what we need before we ask. God has also given us every spiritual blessing - something of much more value to our lives than any kind of physical possession.

As children of God, we can expect to be disciplined if we err. And we shouldn't be discouraged when this happens because discipline shows that God loves us. Just as good parents teach their children not to do things that will hurt them, so our Father in heaven teaches us what is best for us.

God is the Father to all who surrender their lives to him. Since all Christians have the same spiritual Father- and are therefore brothers and sisters- we are commanded to treat each other with respect.
Psalm 2:7
Isaiah 63:16
Malachi 2:10;14:10-21
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
Ephesians 1:3-6
As God's children, we are told to act like our heavenly Father and do what pleases him. This is a sign that we belong to him.
Matthew 5:44-48; 6:25-33; 7:7-12
Hebrews 12:5-11
James 1:27
1 John 2:24, 28-33