Tuesday thought(s)

DH & I were having a discussion last night about different styles of worship.  He is very reserved & feels it is irreverent to get "too emotional" during church.  He finds dancing, yelling out, raising hands, etc to be distasteful.  So I said all of those demonstrations were scriptural & joked that at least nobody in church danced naked before the Lord like King David did.  Can I get an amen on that?? **shivers**

Anyway, all that to say this: what are your thoughts?  Do you perceive God as "Father" or "Daddy" (Abba, in the Hebrew)?  I think people's perceptions of God are largely colored by the relationship with their earthly father. 

For instance, if your dad was reserved & kept you at "arm's reach", you will likely think that is God's wish as well.  If your dad was physically & emotionally demonstrative, then that will also flavor your relationship with God. 

While I believe God is due all honor & respect, I kinda like the image of being able to crawl up on His lap & cry, laugh, or just talk to Him; I think He does too.   What are your thoughts?? Please share ...