perspective: What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.2 Our view of God is indeed the most important thing about who we are. It matters whether we see Him as a cosmic Santa Claus, a 911 Rescue Squad, a benign grandfather, a stern parent, a demanding taskmaster, or the lover of my soul who wants to rescue and restore me so He can have an intimate relationship with me. Each person’s view of God will shape whether he or she will even want to draw near to Him, let alone