Is God Full of Love or Wrath (Love or Fear)

This topic has created a storm as a topic of discussion in many large online content distribution as this topic goes beyond the literal discussion but is the core to what drives our relationship with God.

Personally, I have always had an issue with the word FEAR where God is concerned and I choose the word REVERENCE instead.  I struggle to mix love and fear as fear does not allow me to trust.  Where love drives a different emotion of trust, awe, respect not  thoughts of an angry father waiting to punish this naughty child if they miss a step.

What is your experience, what drives your Christian Lifestyle - does the Father's LOVE or FEAR keep you in line?  Write you thoughts and contributio below as would love to hear your thoughts.

Is this driven by the relationship you had with your earthly father/guardian or is it something you have developed through your personal experience with God?

Fear of the Lord or Fear God?