How can we come to know our Father in Heaven?

Richard Maden answered…

Just start out with a small prayer to God and just this one act will start you on a path that will bring you into a relationship with Him. Don't be afraid to ask for guidance from the missionaries this is the thing they live for.

Andrew answered…

The same way that you come to know anyone better, talk with him. Our Heavenly father blessed us with prayer, which is the means by which we converse with him. Think of every prayer as a phone call, not writing a letter; expect God to answer your prayers and listen for his response. Prayer is a two way conversation and the best way to come to know our Father in Heaven and what he wants for us.

Britta answered…

I have come to know our Father in Heaven through private prayer and service. As I pray and receive answers through impressions and feelings, I am able to assist in His work. At other times, I have been comforted at the times when I needed it most by a very real presence. I feel His love as I serve others and I can feel His love for them.

Paige answered…

The best thing that you could ever do to know of our Father in Heaven is through prayer. Anyone can pray to Him at any time, no matter who you are. Another way to come to know Him is through reading the Book of Mormon. It's a testimony (like the Bible) of Jesus Christ, and it teaches us some of the things that Heavenly Father wants us to know. As you read it, the Holy Ghost will help you to know that it is true.

Tracey answered…

We can come to know our Father in Heaven through prayer, personal revelation and scripture study. When we seek to know Him and to know His will for us, He will speak to us in many different ways. Sometimes it can be through the thoughts we think, or just by the peace and love we feel when we are living our lives accordingly.  

Kelton answered…

There is always, a way to know him personally, however we are not going to know God immediately like a magic wand. The way we can know him for sure is if we intimately get to know him more personally. And that is through Prayer, we can talk to him and we can communicate to him whenever we please, because you can imagine him being a concerned parent over a daughter or his own son, that is how much he really loves us, he wants to hear about our success stories and we can consent to him on what we want help with in life. I have felt him talk to me and I still hear him speak to my heart. So when you pray get down on your knees and and talk to him. Maybe at first your not sure if he is listening or if your just talking to yourself. Trust me, your not alone.

Samantha answered…

I know that we have a loving Heavenly Father who wants us to return to live with Him. I have come to know this and build a relationship with him through study of the scriptures and through prayer. In my times of despair and trial, I have prayed to him and received comfort and powerful answers that I cannot deny. I believe that He is eager to show His love to us if we will just reach out to Him in sincerity and hope.

Natalie answered…

Your belief in God will grow as you:

Pray to Heavenly Father (James 1:5).
Study the scriptures (2 Timothy 3:14-17).
Obey God’s commandments (John 14:21-23).

As you act on your desire to believe, God will strengthen your belief in Him until it becomes sure knowledge (Book of Mormon, Alma 32:27-35).

Nicole Snell answered…

There are many ways we can come to know our Heavenly Father. One of the best ways to get to know someone is by talking to them and having a conversation with them. If I wanted to get to know a new neighbor I would ask them questions and tell them about myself, I might even tell them things that I am going through at the moment. Just like a neighbor you can talk to your Heavenly Father. We can pray to our Father in Heaven and he will listen. In fact he is the best listener EVER! We can talk to him about anything. He knows us each personally and wants us to know him as well. He will and wants to reassure us and he will and wants to answer our prayers. I have found that as I pray often I feel closer to my Heavenly Father.

Aaron answered…

Faith plays an important role in knowing Heavenly Father. We have to understand that we are His children and that he loves us even when we make mistakes. If you pray and try to do your best to live a good life, you'll start to feel and know that he is there and loves you. You have to have a real desire to know. As you follow His commandments, you see the blessings and will start to realize that He is there.

Wendy answered…

The way I come to know my Father in Heaven the best is to talk to Him. When I truly pray and speak to Him, with humility, as a child speaking to her father, I know He is there. I feel of His love and assurance. When my prayers are rote and without depth or meaning, He may be listening, but I don't feel His presence.  

Steen answered…

"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." We come to know who God really is by living his commandments and serving our fellow men.

Prescott answered…

Every person in the world has a father or a father figure. What would happen if you never talked to him? Would your relationship grow...would you learn more about your father...would your father want to help you? It is the same with our Heavenly Father...He wants to hear our voice, He wants to help us, but we have to go to him in communication. We communicate with our Father in Heaven through prayer. Every good day begins and ends in Prayer.

Kent answered…

Knowing my Heavenly Father is very important to me and it has given me joy and happiness in this moral life. I believe that the feelings I have for God my Father has come through the gift of the Holy Ghost which was given to me shortly after my baptism. The prompting of His Spirit has helped me know how much He loves me and is interested in my well being. I know that God and Jesus Christ live and they can be part of my life if I come unto them.

Cody answered…

We can come to know our Father in Heaven by doing what he asks us to do and by talking to him. We talk to him through prayer. We know that prayer is a two way communication, we talk to him and he talks to us back. He is not a short order cook, we do not just ask him for things then ignore everything else. We need to be attentive to the promptings of the spirit and listen for what he is trying to tell us.

Justin answered…

Talk to your Heavenly Father in sincere prayer. Don't just say anything, say what's really in your mind, or what's really in your heart. What you really want to know from Him, or if there is anything that you would want him to know. If you pray earnestly you will feel His presence and love, and know His will for you. Read the Book of Mormon and the Bible to know His word, and hear testimonies of people that truly know him. Read about the prophets and apostles that followed him anciently, and those that follow him today. The best way to know God is to serve him. In John it says, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." Most importantly don't give up, God will see your desire and will and bless you. It takes a little effort.

Xochitl Perla Burnett answered…

We come to know our father in heaven as we ponder the scriptures. We also come to know him as we pray and keep his commandments.

Jenessa answered…

I have come to know my Father in Heaven through prayer and scripture study. I was blessed to go to a high school where there were many members of the church but just like any other high school there were issues that I had to deal with and worldly thing on every side of me. Thanks to seminary and scripture study I was able to find scriptures that were "addressed to me". I found peace and comfort in the certain verses that I was reading and I know that my Father in Heaven directed me to those at the time when I needed them most.
Our Heavenly Father knows the things that we are going through and He wants to help. He has placed many tools at our disposal, but I have found that being honest and open with him in prayer is one of the ways that I have found that He really knows and loves me. It is through theses sometimes small answers that I gain huge testimony of how close He really is and how is really is a good, loving Father in Heaven.

Corey answered…

 The best way I've seen that anyone can come to know their Heavenly Father is prayer. I think that's the best way because that's how we talk with Him. Even though He already knows us, He wants us to speak with Him, to share our thoughts and our feelings, and to ask for blessings. In the Bible it says, "Ask and ye shall receive" John 1624. If we want to come to know our Father in Heaven, we must seek Him out in prayer and speak to Him. Prayer has absolutely blessed me in my life, and speaking with God and Him speaking back has been one of the greatest blessings I've been given in this life.

Nick answered…

The best place to start is to try and figure out who he is. Most definitions I've heard sound like they were created with the idea that the more confusing and self conflicting they can make the description, the more acurate it has to be. I'm still trying to figure things for myself, but I do feel confident saying that the more you go in that particular direction the further you'll get from the truth. God is our loving heavenly Father. The more litterally you take that, the closer you'll get to the truth.

Lisa answered…

Find yourself a quiet place where you won't be disturbed, and kneel down in humble prayer. Close your eyes and speak out loud if you can. Don't be afraid that you'll sound silly. Act like you are talking to an old friend, because you are. Pour out the desires of your heart sincerely. Then, make sure you stop and hold still, and listen for him to respond. Because you are making such an effort, your Father in Heaven will be so happy, how could He not speak back to you? You are his child, after all, and He loves you more than all eternity. You may not literally hear his voice, but you will feel His answers so strongly inside you that you will know the thought didn't come from you. Pay attention to the quiet, warm, peaceful burning inside your soul. That is the feeling of the Holy Ghost, whom Heavenly Father has sent to testify of Himself to you. It fills your heart with a certainty that nothing can break.

Angilau answered…

To understand and know more about our Father in Heavenly is the same way you would try to understand anything or anyone.. To know who He is we MUST know His son Jesus Christ and read His words and talk with Him through prayer.. I was taught that the distance between you and God is the same distance between your knees and the floor.

Knowing that He is right there and that you are "His" son or "His" daughter is powerful knowledge. If you read His words, and pray with "that" faith I promise that you will have a better relationship God. Having that relationship will give you that strength and PEACE that nothing can stand in your way because you know who you are, a child of God.

Lauren answered…

I know that our Father in Heaven is the ultimate dad! Whether you were raised in a home with a supportive father or not, Heavenly Father will always be there for you. To get to know Him you first have to want to, show Him by praying to him sincerely and often, introduce yourself if you think that will help. Let him know what is going on in your life and recognize and thank Him for the things that you have because of his love for you. By reading the scriptures, Book of Mormon and Bible, I came to know how I can respect Him and honor him through my actions, what I have control over. By putting my wishes aside and relying on Him, that is when I truely came to know my Heavenly Father. It is possible no matter what circumstance you are in to have a relationship with your Father in Heaven.  

Ronnie answered…

Praying to Him in faith. Acknowledging Him as our God and provider of all we hold dear. Read and ponder the written Word, pray and work to submit your own will to His will. Obey His commandments. Serve and love others. We come to know Him by striving to be like Him.

Daxton answered…

How would you get to know someone else? You talk to them!

Our Heavenly Father is the same way. We get to know Him by talking to Him. You are one of His children. He loves you. He wants you to talk to Him, just as much as your own father would. Talk to Him about anything and everything.

We can speak to our Heavenly Father through prayer. He speaks back to us through the scriptures, and also through thoughts and impressions. Heavenly Father does not leave prayers unanswered. He will answer us, but in His own time. That could be right then and there, or it could be a few months down the road. But our Heavenly Father will not leave us out to dry. He is there, and He is listening. I know He is.

Lisa answered…

One of the best ways is to pray and read the scriptures.

Christi answered…

Well, what is the best way to get to know anyone??? Talk to them!!! Heavenly Father invites all of His children, at all times, to talk with Him through prayer. You can pray kneeling, walking, driving, in your mind, out loud, through song, alone, with your children, with your co-workers. And then, if you listen and observe, you will undoubtedly see and feel His answers to your prayers and know that He lives and loves you.

I also think I am passionate about the outdoors and the human body because both are such powerful manifestations of God's existence. None of this was created by chance; rather, these creations are evidence of His existence and his omnipotence. Spend some time in nature and marveling at the human body and you will undoubtedly come to know the Creator.

KC answered…

Some powerful insight about this comes from the Gospel of John, chapter 14.
Jesus tells Philip that “no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. ” (v6-7).
Philip, anxious to finally come to know and see this “Father” of which Jesus spoke, said:
“Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.” v8.
Jesus responds by poignantly describing his relationship and role as a revelator of the Father:
“Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me.” v9-11.
By coming unto Christ and following his example, we become more Christlike, more Godlike, and in the process, come to know--and experience--who our Father in Heaven is.

Diane! answered…

When we first meet someone, we don't know anything about them. But, as we study them and spend time with them, we slowly realize that they have qualities that we love. So, to get to know someone, you have to make the effort to spend the time with them.
It is the same for our Heavenly Father. To get to know him, we have to spend time with him. Talk to him. Study things he has told us. Seek his opinion in everything you do.
He is so easy to talk to. He doesn't care what language you speak or if you use 'proper' language. All he cares about is that you do talk to him. As a friend. As a father.
And that you call home. As often as possible.

Deb answered…

Our Father in Heaven is....our father.
I feel his love for me on a daily basis.
How do I get to know him?

I pray. In my heart with head bowed in the morning in personal prayer, out loud with my husband in family prayer, in my heart
for the rest of the day. In the evening....in my heart.
I talk to Him all day about decisions I make, questions I have, things he has done for me when I ask and even when I don't ask.
We have daily conversations. Many of them about my gratitude to Him and my brother the Savior.

I pay attention.
He is there in every aspect of my life. He is in my heart. He is in nature. He is in uplifting music. He is everywhere.

I read about him.
I read the scriptures, the Holy Bible, and the Book of Mormon, and other publications that testify/teach us about Him.

He is my Father, and confidant, and friend. We can come to know him by living our lives in a way where open communication within our hearts is possible.

Brandon answered…

 Our Heavenly Father has given us many ways to cultivate a strong relationship with Him. One is to talk with Him through sincere prayer. Another is to read His words which He has given to prophets both ancient and modern.

Gary Masengale answered…

 I personally asked this question several times during my journey of transformation. I had not yet been gifted my first copy of the Book of Mormon. And had available to me only a copy of the Torah. On September 18th 2010, I found myself on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA truly longing to know the God I had begun to call friend again in a much deeper and more intimate way. I sat in the cab of my Rig and I prayed to him. I said "Father, I wish to know you in a way that is true and real". The inner voice said to me open the book. I grabbed the Torah from the dash of the truck and let it fall open. There before me was the book of Proverbs, Chapter 2. In the reading of this chapter I realized that Heavenly Father had directly answered my question! In order to know him I must read his word, I must listen for his voice, I must open my heart and mind to his will. As I have done and continue to do these things I come to know my Father better every day. 

Tami answered…

To get to know anyone, I need to talk to them. If I wanted to know more, I might read what others think of them. That's it. Not hard.

Sherry answered…

Reading and studying scriptures, and communicating with him everyday through prayer, asking questions, telling how you are doing and listening .

Travis answered…

There is no better way to know God without experiencing Him and seeing first hand what He is really all about. The best way to get to know who He is is first learn about Him and what He has done for you. Second; pray to have more trust in Him and have an experience every day with him. Third; look at your everyday life and realize what he has given to you. He gives us life, energy happiness, love, color, emotions, good days and bad days. He wants us to find who He is and he gives us chances every day to connect with Him. If you don't believe in God and what and who He is, just try living the way that other believers live and see if you recognize him a little more in your life. We have to meet God halfway. We have to take a "leap" of faith sometimes just to find out that He has been there all along. God is not far from us, we just further ourselves from him.

Joe. answered…

I feel that many of us do not really believe that we can have a personal relationship with God. I have found through the years that we speak to Him through prayer and He often answers us through the scriptures. I cannot count all of the times that I have received answers to my problems or questions while reading the written word.

I also have come to learn that when we feel that He is far away, it is because we have moved not Him. If we will recommit to reading and praying and redouble our efforts in serving our fellow man and just strive with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength to live the commandments, we will be filled with the Holy Ghost. This will allow us to come to know Him in a very deep and meaningful way.

Brian answered…

One of the best ways to come to know our Father in Heaven is through prayer. We can and should pray to our Father regularly. We should tell Him about our lives, our difficulties and struggles, and our accomplishments. We should thank Him for all the many blessings He has given us. We should ask Him for help. As we pray, we can feel the Spirit of God communicate to our souls the love of God, and it will help align our lives with His will.
Another good way is to read the scriptures. The scriptures contain many of the words that God has given to His children and reading them will help us to learn more about Him.

Monique answered…

Coming to know our Father in Heaven is done much the same as getting to know a new friend or better know a family member. Communication. As we pray to Him we will gain a greater knowledge of His existence and role in our lives. He speaks to us through various means, especially the scriptures. The scriptures contain a wealth of information about who our Heavenly Father is, His attributes, His tender mercies, His love and His glory. We should take every opportunity we have to speak with Him regularly, going about each day with a prayer in our hearts.
I know that it is sometimes difficult to pray. In fact, it was initially difficult for me to exercise faith, feeling that I was being heard in the first place. I know now, though, that as I continued to speak with my Father just as I do with my dearest family and friends, I have grown closer to Him and feel His presence in my life more abundantly. I can share anything and everything with Him and I know that He understands, He has faith in me, and He truly listens to my heart, not just my words.

Emily answered…

We can learn about our Father in Heaven through study of the scriptures. We come to know him through prayer, our means of direct communication with him. Scripture study will help tune our souls to be able to hear and understand communication with our Father in Heaven.

Josh answered…

By reading and pondering the scriptures, we can strengthen our testimony of gospel truths. Also, we should counsel with Heavenly Father as often as possible. As we put the guidance and counsel to work in our lives through: service, charity, and love, we'll develop a deepened understanding of Heavenly Father and His plan.

Ginger answered…

We can pray to him. He wants us to talk with him, no matter who we are, or where we have been. He loves us! We can know more about him through the prophet, apostles, and The Book of Mormon.

Eric answered…

This first requires wanting to know Him, then here are some things that have worked for me.

Using faith, ask Him if He is there, and sit peacefully waiting for an answer. For me it will comes in the form of a warm, inside-out swelling in my chest making me breath deep. It feels good and I want the feeling to linger.

Use faith to ask your Heavenly Father for something simple. Then continue in faith looking for His answer and accept it even if it too is simple. Then by continuing in this process over time these simple answers become more and more pronounced, personal and they faithfully prove His existence to you.

When enjoying life and the abundant beauty around you, thank Him for the experiance or His creations, then search your feelings for the peaceful communication from Him that you will want to stay. That's him telling you He is there.

All of these simple communications can easily be waived off as ordinary feelings of life, because they are. As you go through life, He wants you to know He is there and loves you, so he gives you these moments of grace.

Make it a personal experiment, test Him to see if he won't answer you. Because I know He will.

I pray for your successful recognition of Him.

Lisa answered…

Prayer is the best and only sure way to know God. Open your mind and heart to Him and just ask. Get on your knees and open your mouth. There is no wrong thing to ask. He loves you and wants to help you come to know Him.

Carol Ann. answered…

I have come to know our Father in Heaven and continue to strengthen my relationship with Him and knowledge of Him through prayer, reading the scriptures, and living my faith. I am grateful for the promise as we make covenants or promises with Heavenly Father for how we live our lives, we are bound by loving ties. He loves us, and will continue to bless us and help us become better as we trust in Him.

Chelsea answered…

For me, it is like coming to know anyone else. I come to know Him by learning about Him. I go to where He is. I read the scriptures (Book of Mormon, Bible, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price). I take the time to know him. I pray to him and have him as a part of my life. I confide in him and ask for his help. I attend my church meetings and attend the temple. I learn of His Son as this helps me better know the Father.

Gentry answered…

I know one way we can always be close with our father in heaven is through prayer....constant prayer. Consult him in all of your doings and you will NOT be lead astray. All of my questions i have, problems, trials, or even just to kneel in prayer and give him thanks for all he has given me. Even the little things. We stay close to him by living by his commandments and obeying the teachings of the prophet and heeding to his word, I feel this is the way he talks to all of his children, is through the current prophet.

Tiffany answered…

Coming to know our Heavenly Father is just like getting to know any other person. When you meet someone you have to spend time with them to gain an understanding of who they are, how they act and what kind of person they are.
Heavenly Father has provided many ways for us to get to know him better.
*He has given us the scriptures which tell of Him and His Son. We can read His words and see His dealings with those ancient people who wrote down those messages for us.
*Heavenly Father sends honest and reliable messagers as prophets and aposltes to give us direct counsel straight from Him on how we should live our lives. As we follow that counsel we come to understand why Heavenly Father gave us that direction and therefore understand His love for us more fully.
*He also sends missionaries to share and preach the things He wants all His children to know about Him. Missionaries are sent all over the world so that everyone can have a chance to listen and learn this message. They are trained to be able to teach everyone ways to come to know our Heavenly Father.
*Lastly Heavenly Father asks and invites us all to speak personally to Him through prayer. The more we talk to Him and listen to His answers and the feelings we have while praying the better we will be able to know and understand HIm.

Suzanne answered…

By reading His words. By communicating with Him through prayer. By obeying His commandments. Through His Son Jesus Christ.

Steffanie answered…

The best ways that we can come to know our Father in Heaven is through prayer, scripture study, and keeping His commandments. He wants to have a relationship with Him. He is readily available to listen to our prayers and answer them. The scriptures teach us about Him and invite us to come closer to Him by teaching the commandents and helping us learn about His Son, Jesus Christ.

Cassie answered…

I know that through prayer we can come to know our Father in Heaven. He is there. He is listening. As we speak to Him with a sincere heart, praying with real intent He will answer us and we will know He is there.

Shalee answered…

I feel the best way to come to know our Father in Heaven is by simply talking to Him through prayer. He wants to hear from us so badly. He is ALWAYS there for us if we will just ask. I know that I'm a daughter of my Heavenly Father who loves me and will always love me no matter what. 

Eddie Wachob answered…

The best way i have personally come to know Heavenly Father is through prayer. Just simply kneeling down each morning and night to give Him thanks for the many blessings he gives me and asking for his guidance. As well as that i strive to obey the commandments and know his words by reading the scriptures and applying the principles i learn from them.

Cheryl answered…

 Through prayer and through studying His words. He does listen and answer our prayers, not always how we want them to be answered. We have to invite Him into our lives...he is always there, we are the ones who keep him away. I have had many experiences where I have felt his love surround me as if His arms were around me.

Lozza answered…

We come to know our Father in Heaven by simply learning about Him. We find out about His character by studying the scriptures, which contain His teachings and first hand accounts of Him. As we learn, we do need to back this up with prayer. Pray to your Heavenly Father and ask Him if these things that you have studied are true.

As we strive to become like Heavenly Father, there will be challenges and trials, but we will never be left alone and He will be with us, side by side. As we stay true, our relationship with our Father in Heaven will develop and will grow stronger.

Eli answered…

You should live the commandments and experience the blessing that come from them, read the scriptures to gain guidance and peace in your daily life, start to attend church meetings, invite the missionaries over to learn more, and most importantly pray humbly and with a sincere heart to gain a relationship with your Heavenly Father who loves you so much and ask for His guidance and help in all things. I remember my first prayer and just feeling almost a warm hug as I prayed. After thinking I had been alone for years, I knew that someone was watching out for me, understands me, and loves me. I know that I am never alone.

Will answered…

Prayer, I've learned is the number one way to develop a real, meaningful with God. Reading and studying the scriptures and the words of living prophets also helps, but prayer is the only way to make that all come alive personally. Pray regularly, pray in earnest, pray often. Just like getting to know anyone else it requires time and effort. The plus side is God is our Father and he already knows us quite well.

Nate answered…

It is challenging to come to know someone that you cannot willfully see or call on the telephone, but in some ways our Heavely Father is easy to get to know because He is willing to let us know Him without reservation. He speaks to us in many ways including through everyday miracles, our thoughts and feelings and the words of others. One of the most effective ways to get to know our Father in Heaven is through prayer. As we pray to Him we will feel His love and come to know of His nature. Another to know Him and what He is like is to study His words and actions in the scriptures. He wants for you to know Him intimately. If you will take the time and effort to do it you will be rewarded with the deepest joy.

Diane answered…

I have always believed in our Father in Heaven. As a young child I would have talks with him and I always knew he could hear me and over the years I have felt his influence in my life. I read and study the scriptures to learn more about him and the things he expects out of me which helps me to get to know him even better. I have found that saying prayers and spending time in thought that I have developed a relationship with him. I love him and can see his hands in all things. I try to follow his words and do what he would have me to do thus being able to get even closer to him. I feel you must spend time in prayer and thought in order to get to know him. I know he hears me and loves me. I have always known this and cannot say otherwise.

Eric Lykins answered…

By diligently seeking to know Him. He has given us multiple tools to accomplish this. By reading our scriptures, listening to His apostles and prophets, and praying we can come closer to Him and develop a deep loving relationship with Him.

Toby answered…

We come to know our Heavenly Father by communicating with Him through prayer and by listening to His prophets (living and dead). We also come to know Him by learning about Him in the scriptures.

Emma answered…

How do you get to know anybody? You talk to them. You find out things about them. You spend enough time with them that you can know who they are. It's the same with God. As we talk to Heavenly Father we can build trust. Find out things about Him, what makes Him happy. You can find those out by reading scriptures and doing the things that make Him happy, I guarantee those things will make you happy too! Just like with friends, we have to spend enough time with them to get to know them, going to church, where you know He is and praying are good ways.

Justin answered…

This one is easy: pray to Him! He will let you know he's there if you take time to listen with your heart (your soul). The next step is to do what he asks like living the commandments. When you do what he asks, you learn more about him.

Susan answered…

Coming to know Heavenly Father is something that has changed my own life. You can develop a relationship with him through prayer, scripture study, and increasing your understanding of his nature and his love for you.

Dillon answered…

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
This song really shows me how we can come to know our Heavenly Father. As we show gratitude we will come to see how he has helped us and it will show us how he loves us. Another way we can come to know Heavenly Father is through sincere prayer. What i mean by this is to have faith that you will receive an answer. God is our Heavenly father, he wants to hear from us, and Ipromise you that he does answer prayer. Even if it takes a while or it is not the answer that we wanted...

Christopher answered…

We can all come to know our Father in Heaven by prayer. When we pray, we talk to him as if we are face to face. We start of by addressing him and telling him all that were thankful for. We then ask him what we may need help with and any questions we have. We then close in the name of Jesus Christ. By praying to him it shows our love for him and in return you will get an answer to your prayers and a greater relationship with him. Just like a father, he wants to know the things on your heart.

Larry Lynch answered…

We can come to know our Father in Heaven by keeping the commandments. He also wants us to share the gospel with others. We have asked to come to earth in the pre mortal life and he has given us the choice of choosing right or wrong. We were eager to come from our abode in Heaven and this was another step in our progression that must be over come. We were to receive a body.

Dirk answered…

I think it begins with Hope. Hope that He lives and loves all of His children. Then spend time with Him, talking with Him and listening for His guidance. Sometimes we call this prayer, sometimes it is being outside and reflecting on His beautiful creations. His Son, taught "If ye love me, keep my commandments" I believe as we live good, clean and honest lives we come to feel the love of our Heavenly Father and know He lives.

Hilaree answered…

One of the best ways to come to know your Heavenly Father is by talking to Him through prayer. When I pray, I thank Him for the things He has given me and how He has helped me. When I give thanks, I am reminded of His love for me. In my prayers, I also ask for His help and continual love. I ask to know Him better and He answers with feelings of peace. joy, and love. To know heavenly Father you can also read and study the scriptures. There are many stories and testimonies of our Heavenly Father in the scriptures. These stories and testimonies can help you to know Heavenly Father and of His love for you!

Devin Taylor answered…

I can think of no more significant need in the world today than for every living person to know that we have a Father in Heaven and build a constant relationship with Him. I testify he knows us each by name and desires for us to speak to Him,, often! Can you imagine what it would be like to not speak to your own children often? He wants us to reach to Him.

The first step to knowing Him is to allow us to surrender our mortal minds and petition Him in sincere prayer. Then, allow the gift of the Holy Ghost to answer those prayers. A friend of mine once shared how it took months and months to know of Him.

Secondly, we must remember Faith is critical. We must make this a mutual relationship not just a take and give that many of us are used to. He provided commandmentswhen Moses walked the earth that are as important today. We have been blessed to have the true church restored during our time that is lead by a living Prophet.

Next, we must be a witness for Him. Let us daily recognize Him, praise Him, ask for His forgiveness of our sins and ask for His guidence through the turmoils of life for our families, our oved ones and ourselves.

Nathan answered…

In my experience, the best way to come to know God is by TALKING WITH HIM. He truly is our Father in Heaven -- and although He is all-powerful and all-knowing, He's never too busy to communicate with one of His children. Try it! I believe God is often a lot closer to us than we realize, and if you truly want to get to know Him, talk with Him.

He will answer in His own quiet, yet powerful way -- and in His own time -- but HE WILL ANSWER.

I've found that the more I speak to my Father in Heaven, the more He speaks to me. It may seem hard to fathom, but the God and creator of us all -- busy as He must be -- actually cares about how your day went . . . so tell Him about it! Ask Him for advice. Thank Him for your blessings. Whatever you speak to Him about, remember that He is listening intently.

Once you come to realize that God is your Father, prayer becomes much more natural. And somewhere down the line, you'll realize that you really do know Him.

"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent." (John 17:3)

Corey answered…

 We can strengthen our relationship with our Heavenly Father the same way we strengthen our relationship with our maternal father. Just as communication is vital for a strong relationship with our father, if we do not communicate with our Heavenly Father we will have a hard time building a relationship with Him. Two primary ways we can communicate with our Heavenly Father are through prayer and scripture study. If we want to speak to Him, we pray. If we want to hear from Him we read the scriptures. Throughout my life I have found that as I have read my scriptures I have received much guidance from my Heavenly Father. And through my personal prayers I have been able to share my struggles, hardships, and burdens. I have sought counsel, guidance, comfort, and strength as I have faced difficult situations in my life. My daily prayer and scripture study have truly helped me communicate with my Father in Heaven. And through such activities I am beginning to know him better and better each day. God wants this for all of His children.

Cameron answered…

Our father in Heaven loves you very much. He knows your name, he knows what you're going through, and he knows your deepest desires. He wants to bless your life and help you in your challenges, and all we have to do is ask Him. This can be done through prayer. Prayer is how you communicate with Heavenly Father. Heavenly Father often answers my prayers through the words of the prophets, which are found in the scriptures. Basically, prayer is how you ask Heavenly Father a question, and the things you read in the scriptures are one way He can answer your question. By doing this, you can come to know, as I do, that He really lives and is there to help us.

Laura answered…

One of the best ways to get to know someone is by approaching them and talking to them. We have been given the precious gift of prayer. If you will take that first step and approach Heavenly Father in prayer, with a sincere heart, He will let you know that He is there and listening. He wants to hear from you just as much as you want to hear from Him. So talk to Him! Have a conversation. Tell Him about your day and about what you are doing and feeling. Ask Him questions. Then, through the answers that come (in His timeline), you will start to learn what He has to tell you in return. He wants you to know Him, and through your personalized answers, you will begin to know a lot about how aware of you that Heavenly Father is. His personality shines through those answers!

Chad answered…

For me coming to know my Father in Heaven has consisted of daily prayer and scripture study. By praying to Him, we exercise faith that he exists. Prayer lets Him know that we want to know more about Him, and it gives Him a greater opportunity to bless us for things we need because we have faith enough to ask Him.

If we don't feel we have enough faith we can even pray to know if he is really there. In the Book of Mormon there was a prophet named Alma he was teaching the people about faith and he said that we don't need to know perfectly what we have faith in we need to have a desire to believe. A true desire to know if Heavenly Father is there is all it takes. If we have that, we need only to ask Him and he will let us know.

Trisha answered…

 The best way I have come to know my Heavenly Father has been through reading the scriptures, going to church, and praying to him. I have learned about who he is, what his plan is, and my relationship to him through reading the bible, book of mormon, and other scriptures. I have learned gospel principles, and have applied those teachings while learning and serving at church. And finally, I have come to feel his great love, and mercy to me while on my knees praying for answers, truth, and direction. I have felt the Holy Ghost whisper truths to me, and a close relationship formed with my God as I sought his help, his guidance, and his strength in prayers. I love my prayers and am grateful to know he hears me, and he answers.

Edward Fairchild answered…

Through Jesus Christ. He is the perfect representation of what our Father in Heaven is.

Brad answered…

We come to know God, our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, through personal and private prayer, scripture study, and obedience to all of His commandments. When we offer simple, faithful, sincere prayers which come from our hearts, and when we stop periodically during our prayers to listen, and combine prayer with quiet meditation, we will feel His presence, know that He is, and we will come to know Him more intimately. I have prayed many times for help to know and to love Him, and have felt His reassurance and help. The scriptures teach us of Him. We learn of His attributes, His love for us, how He deals with us, and that He has a plan for each of us and is aware of us. Obedience brings us closer to Him as we feel His approval and receive His blessings.

Averi answered…

I find talking to him works best. I talk to my heavenly father everday through prayer. He loves us and he does listen to our prayers. He will always be there for me all I have to do is speak up... in my prayers.

Alan Stout answered…

By becoming familiar with his word, living his teachings, and inviting him into your life.

Carrie answered…

We must first have a desire to know our Father in Heaven and then invite Him into our lives. As we live and keep His commandments, pray for guidance and pray to know and feel His love, if we are quiet and listen, we will feel the love that He has for us.
He will guide us, protect us and we will know through the many large and small miracles that happen in our lives that He loves and cares for us deeply and is aware of our needs.
I am constantly amazed at His great love for me. As I have shown gratitude for even the smallest things in my life I recognize more and more how much He loves me and is there for me.

Stephanie answered…

We can come to know our Heavenly Father just like we would come to know anyone else- talking to Him. Through faithful prayer, we can communicate with our Heavenly Father. When we do so in faith, we can receive a witness that He is there and is listening. We can feel of His love, and have a knowledge that He is indeed there. We come to know that He is aware of us as we receive answers to prayers. And as we realize He is aware of us, we become more and more aware of Him!

Mark answered…

I believe that we can come to know our Heavenly Father, but that there's no quick checklist to accomplish it. I believe that it is a life process that we can get to know Him more and more all throughout life. I think our desire and sincerity play a part in the process. Things that have helped me in this process include getting to know what He has said to us through is prophets by studying the scriptures, praying with trust and faith that He is listening, and trying to recognize His hand and blessings in your daily life. I also feel like I've come to know Him more as I've tried to sincerely practice what is preached in the scriptures. 

Kristi answered…

Through Prayer and Scripture Study.

Edna Martin answered…

I have come to know my Father in Heaven through prayer, reading the scriptures, listening to the prophets, and doing what I know is right. I have done as the Book of Mormon says and have tested the words of the scriptures to know for myself. I have felt the sweet spirit of happiness and light as I read and pray. I enjoy reading the church magazines and hearing the voice of the prophets in conference. I must say that pray and the sweet feeling of the spirit testify to me more than anything of who He is and His plan for me.

Craig answered…

God loves us so much that he has men inspired by Him to direct us and to help us feel of His love for us. This talk by one of His disciples helped me to come to know my relationship with God more. He knows us personally and he has a personal plan for us. By hearing His word through men called by Him I have been able to come to know Heavenly Father in a personal way. http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/you-matter-to-him?lang=eng

Nancy answered…

If you want to speak to God, pray. if you want God to speak to you, read the scriptures. If you obey his commandments, you will find they are true by the blessings you recieve through your obedience. Also, listen to the testimonies and personal stories of others and see how God has worked in their lives, and it will strengthen your understanding of His love for you as well.

Kristi Reeves answered…

I feel that I have come to better know and understand the true nature of my Father in Heaven through hard life lessons and experiences.
When life got hard, and at times it seemed too hard, I chose to turn to my Father and plead for help and guidance.
My simple vocabulary are not good enough to describe the answers and blessings that he would pour out upon me. Though he did not change my circumstance, he changed my heart and that made all the difference.

Stephanie answered…

I love in the Book of Mormon the scripture Moroni 10: 3-5 where it says:
3. Behold I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
4. And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
5. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
Through the Book of Mormon and the strong power of prayer is how we come to know our Father in Heaven. I know that if we read and pray to our Heavenly Father we can develop a close bond with him. I have seen this is my life. I can turn to my Heavenly Father any time and any place. Turn to him.

David answered…

The best way to know our Father in Heaven is to study His life and teaching.
I have found that I can just talk to him as if He were standing next to me and I
would feel His presence.

Paul answered…

Because our Father in Heaven loves us, he's given us many ways to come to know Him. Prayer is the chief tool that we can use to help us gain perspective like our Father has. Spending time on our knees pleading to understand our place and purpose in life brings learning opportunities that help us know our Heavenly Father.

It's not a mistake that His self-given title is patriarchal whenever we have concerns, joys, or other things we'd usually talk about to a traditional earthly father, we can take those same things to our Heavenly Father. In return, just like a traditional father, our Heavenly Father watches us with great interest and care, and will help us where He can and mourn for us when we choose to fight against what we know is right.

Thayne answered…

The way i have come to know heavenly father is by seeking him out. through scripture studie and pray. as i do so the holy ghost helps me feel his love.

Taerra answered…

Pray to Him in the name of Christ.
I found that as I have struggled with life's problems and sought answers from him, I've begun to know him as my father. Pray and pray hard and pray with faith, refuse to doubt him and you will come to know him.

Studying the scriptures and seeing his interactions with the children of men through Christ has also helped me to know and understand him better.

Colton answered…

John 7:17 We must do His will. Also the best way to get to know someone is by talking with them. If we want to talk to God, we pray. If we want him to talk back, we can do things like read the scriptures, live his commandments, have faith, and much more. Through studying the Book of Mormon, the Holy Bible, and the words of modern day prophets, I have come to a much deeper understanding of who my Heavenly Father is and what he is like. Through prayer I have felt his love, comfort, and peace. As we submit our will to his, we will come to know him. After all, when we follow Christ's path, that will best help us understand him.

Jake answered…

It's funny that a lot of the things that we learn as children are always the right answers. If we want to know Heavenly Father then we need to talk to him through prayer, read about him in the scriptures, and keep his commandments. I was taught that when I was a little kid and it still rings true today.

Our Heavenly Father definitely loves us, and like any Father he wants to talk to us. I pray every morning and night by myself and with my family and I know that God listens to us. He doesn't always answer rigt away, but he does answer. I love to pray because I know that no matter how I am feeling, my Heavenly Father will always listen and understand me.

We've been given so many witnesses that God is real: the Bible, Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, Doctrine and Covenents, and the words of modern day Prophets and Apostles. If you just look you'l be able to find something to strengthen your testimony that God lives.

Finally, if we really want to know that God is real and that he truly cares for us then we need to follow his teachings. I know that he loves me because everything he has ever commanded me to do has brought me happiness by following it.

RD! answered…

We can come to know our Father in Heaven in many ways. He is our Father and is always there, whether we seek him or not. He loves us and wants to have a real relationship with us. I have found that prayer is one of the best ways that I have used to get to know Him and his Son better. Through personal prayer, I am able to share my struggles, griefs, joys, questions and gratitude with Him, and I felt and experienced answers to those prayers countless times for me and my family. Through those answers, I know that God knows and is mindful of me.

I have also found that the scriptures are an extremely helpful way to hear the word of God and understand better who He is, why He love us, and how He has prepared a way to return to Him.

Another way that I know my Father is through his Son, Jesus Christ. Christ said that He did nothing save what His Father had shown him and taught him. Therefore, as I try to emulate Christ, I can further understand and draw closer to our Father in Heaven.

Chris answered…

The way we can know our Heavenly Father is through Prayer and reading the Scriptures, and trying to be like Jesus Christ and following his example and teachings. 

Alexa answered…

Since I was a little girl I have learned that I am a child of a heavenly father and that he loves me. I was taught that I could pray to Heavenly Father and that he would hear my prayers and answer them. Over the 21 years of my life I have come to know my Father in Heaven through prayer. Just like talking to a friend helps you to get to know them better, talking to our Heavenly Father through prayer can help us to know him.

James answered…

There are several ways to come to know our Father in Heaven. The scriptures are one of these ways. The more you read and learn of Him, the more you will come to know Him, and the more you will be able to see His influence in your life.

Another great way to come to know your Heavenly Father is through prayer. When we communicate with our Heavenly Father, we establish and develop a relationship with Him. Just like when we talk with family and friends more frequently, our love for them grows, when we talk with our Father in Heaven, we come to know Him better and we grow in our love for Him.

Karen Lynn answered…

I have a strong desire to know my Heavenly Father. I first prayed to know that He was there. I wanted to know that He heard my prayers and that He was aware of me. Once I did that and after I received my confirmation of those things, I started really focusing on doing what I know is right. By choosing the right I have the spirit in my life and I am guided and helped along the way. I find that as I serve others that I love them more as well. I believe that doing service for others helps me to feel of His love both for me and others and I am uplifted and I feel closer to Him. Praying to Him really helps me to know Him too. It is taking time to listen and feel when I am praying that I can feel our bond grow.

Andre' answered…

Prayer is key to knowing God. Pondering is a form of prayer and meditation where we quiet inner selves to strive to listen and hear his (spiritual) voice. Most often His voice will be in the form of feelings and impressions to our heart and mind. Stillness, calmness and quietness prepares us to hear and heed. Like Elijah (1Kings 19:11-12) He will come to us with a "still small voice." I have been blessed so much as I have learned that our Father in Heaven reveals Himself to ordinary people like me in our times of need through that still small voice we know to be the Holy Ghost.