How does God's election relate to knowing Him?

Romans 8:29 teaches that those whom God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. This indicates that God's sovereign choice and knowledge dictate the course of our spiritual journey. Before we have any awareness of God or His ways, He has already known and chosen us for His purpose. Understanding this doctrine allows Christians to appreciate the grace that imparts not just a relationship with God but also the transformative work of being made more like Christ as a result of His election.