Much of Christianity is man-centered: thanking God for all He has given us—our food, our salvation, the forgiveness of our sins. Even common expressions like “God is good all the time” and our continual asking for things, followed by thanking Him for supplying our needs, all revolve around us. This is good. We should be grateful. But if we are not careful, this approach to God may be backward. Yes, He loves us and provides for us, but is this the kind of relationship He is looking for? Is He just an endless provider, or is He a lover who…