But we do not know for a certainty what God does in our lives, because the signs are not evident. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting. The book of Esther depicts the story of how Queen Esther saved her people, Israel from Haman. He uses the power of Scripture to convict us and influence our way of thinking. 3 Ways to Influence Others for God,Adam Weber - Read more about spiritual life growth, Christian living, and faith. A Promise of Eternal Life In the most basic way, a belief in God saves our life. I’ve never been lonely - having God in your life is like having a loving friend or family member with you every single day. James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (v. 6) It’s a regular question in my mind: How much does faith affect our lives in real, tangible ways? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says that “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It's commonly known that Christians believe God gave us free will. I can’t imagine the God we know through the vulnerability of manger and cross wanting us to force-feed our faith to everyone who happens to want a public education. But just because the signs are not seen does not prove that God is not working. READ : James 1:1-8. Take the way we understand our salvation. Moreover, many, many other groups – civic groups, sporting clubs, political parties, advocacy groups, and all kinds of leagues, clubs, and associations – have some good things to offer and become part of our lives. (Not to pick on Christianity, but it's what I'm most exposed to, … Adam Navis August 20, 2010. To be saved we need atonement (the work of Christ on the cross that clears the rebel to enter into relationship with the holy God), a work that demands an understanding of the presence of God. We go to church, but sometimes find … He does this to shape us into godly people. Accepting God’s existence is a life-altering belief, not only in the hope that it gives us for the future, but in the way God’s presence can change our lives now. God’s presence practically influences the way we live out our salvation, assemble with fellow believers, and hope in God’s future promises. The story takes place while Israel is lo-ammi, “not My People”. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. We pray, but miraculous divine interventions can seem few and far between. It tells us that believing in God changes everything about our lives. I’ve been a born-again Christian since I was little. GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LO-AMMI ISRAEL. Does God Affect Our Lives? Does God Affect Our Lives? Does God influence our lives? By By Adam Navis ([email protected]) Jan 17, 2011 12:46 PM EST Comment. Daily Devotional Does God Affect Our Lives?