@jendoop – Yeah – I love that quote, and I loved that talk. I have come to know that God’s commandments are all proofs of His love. It has become easier to understand this as I have become a parent. I give my children rules and boundaries because I love them, I have experienced things that they haven’t, and I know what the consequences are for various actions. I feel like Heavenly Father treats us the same way. (I know that he is a WAY better parent than I am!)

@Amanda – Thanks for your comment. It is hard to have this kind of relationship with a parent. I love my father so much, and I wish that he had the gospel – I know that he is missing out on so much happiness. However, I’m glad that he is a good, loving, and accepting father.

I love the reminder that you have here, that we all have a Heavenly Father, and that he is here to listen and care for us.

I appreciate how the gospel has taught me about who God is and how he acts. This statement from Elder Oaks came to mind when I read your post:
“Some seem to value God’s love because of their hope that His love is so great and so unconditional that it will mercifully excuse them from obeying His laws. In contrast, those who understand God’s plan for His children know that God’s laws are invariable, which is another great evidence of His love for His children. Mercy cannot rob justice, and those who obtain mercy are ‘they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment’ (D&C 54:6).”
The entire talk is great, here’s a link:
http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1117-9,00.htm

It’s hard to explain to others our relationship with God if they don’t know the commandments or understand that they are given to us from a loving Heavenly Father who wants the very best for us. We can all have the simple belief that God cares for his children, each one of us individually. Then we can build on that simple faith as we obey the commandments.