I am a single mom with a 12 year old son who's father has never physically been in our lives..Because of that we have needs that many others not in that situation just cannot understand...God has become my Father/husband... He is my rock and my provider, He is my love and my best friend. He is the first one I speak with in the morning, He is the first one I go to in time of trouble or joy. When someone gives me trouble, I tell Him, he is my protector. My son once met a Japanese tourist on the beach, a girl about 7 and he was problably 8. She was with her family and asked him where his father was. Taylor told her God was his Father... The little girl looked so surprised and ran to her parents and told them...amazed God had a child on the very beach she was at. Her mother shared it wih me. Knowing who God is is just like developing any relationship... You spend time with Him, communicate by reading the Word He gave you, pray, see Him work in your life and others... answering prayer,providing your needs and giving you the strenth to get through a hard day , week, year...sometimes you see miracles, amazing things, I see them almost daily, but I look for them and expect them and thank God daily for allowing me to see His hand at work. Every day, more and more knowing Him ....