How Understanding God as Compassionate Changes the Way You Pray

How would you describe God? If you were honest with yourself, do you see him as a critical or a distant figure in the sky? Or perhaps you see him as authoritarian, someone in charge who will inflict punishment when you step out of line? Or do you see him as benevolent -- meaning kind and compassionate and willing to intervene with grace and mercy? How you see God affects the healthy functioning of your brain. We need to be aware of how our emotions, biases, life experiences, and community aff...