"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to  his purpose " (Romans 8:28, ESV). According to Dictionary.com, the word  Abba  is an "Aramaic word for  father  used by Jesus and Paul to address God in a relation of personal intimacy." Now, take the word,  papa . What thoughts come to mind when you consider that word? Does it sound like only children should use it? Perhaps children that are calling out to their daddy or father? Jesus said, " Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever  humbles himself  like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3-4, ESV). It may be interesting to consider God as our "daddy" or "papa" but aren't we all His children? Now, I am not going to sit here and pretend that all of us have perfect relationships with our earthly fathers. And so