"Our Father" in Heaven?

When we survey the world religions, especially those which believe in God, we see the idea of God - as a Supreme Being, a benovolent provider, an Almighty Protector, an awesome judge - as universal. When we observe the names used to refer to this God - Param-eshwar (Supreme God), Al-ah (The God), Y(a)hw(e)h (~Creator?)-they illustrate this idea about God.

Even though this is implicit in all the above usages, only in the Christian do we see God referred to (so predominantly) as the "Father". God is the "Abba", "Appa" - our own, very own Father, to whom we have such a close access. There is a sense of nearness. There is a sense of belonging.

This means there is an added responsibility on Christians - we call upon this "Father" in heaven several times a day, we say He is "our" Father - but do we really live a life worthy of being that Father's son or daughter? Often, I fall terribly short.