We have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them.

Hebrews 12:9

But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter.

Isaiah 64:8

The Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.

John 15:9

For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and believed.

John 16:27

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.

Luke 15:20

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Proverbs 20:7

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

Proverbs 23:24

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.

Psalm 68:5