The Father-heart of God

I've been really struck lately by this simple thought.... if I know, and by this I mean really truly know, the Father-heart of God, how much more is my life gonna be in line with his will? I was reading in 1 John this morning about asking for anything according to God's will and him hearing us - if we truly know the Father-heart of God, then we're much more likely to ask for stuff according to his will. I know it's easier said than done, but I long to know God's heart and my prayer is that the more I read of his word and the more time I spend with him, the closer I'll get to his heart.