Lay, then, this truth to heart. God cannot be a Father to any man who cannot from the fulness of his heart cry unto him, “My Father.” His entreaty by his prophet is: “Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My Father, be thou the guide of my youth.” This entreaty, though primarily addressed to the young, is intended for all. God desires to be more than our Creator. He is not content with bestowing these temporal and providential blessings with which he is crowning our life. He desires to impart the richer gifts of his grace. He would give not merely his gifts, but Himself to his creatures. https://thepilgrimjournal.com/the-fatherhood-of-god/