Religion in Everyday Life

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Religion is a very important part of life. There are many types of religion practice. Religion guide believers' lives and allow them to develop hope. Spiritually has a profound affect on your everyday life. The Koran is the book that is used by the Muslims, as is the Bible used by the Christians. No matter what book you use you are all believers of God. If you believe in God anything is possible. Spiritually has a profound effect on everyday life. People who believe in God are spiritually empowered and miracles are developed through belief.

The Koran is a guideline for the Muslim faith. There are many aspects of there belief which are also in the Christian faith. In the Koran there are many issues which are addressed. The Koran contains the following Suras, "From 4. Women, 12. Joseph, and 19. Mary. Every issue addresses the miraculous work of God. In Suras 4, the issues of women are address and it also focuses on the property of the deceased. In every scenario the Koran lays out how the property of the deceased should be divided. It also addresses having relations with your relative. The Koran teaches that God is all powerful and the he will forgive you for your transgression. In everyday life this issue is addressed and families fall out about the deceases possessions and who should get what. That also includes who will get the wife. The Koran also teaches that if you wait until death is staring you in your face to repent that you will not be forgiven. God is all powerful and people should be aware of their actions and understand that God is watching at all time.

In Suras 12. Joseph, is betrayed by his brothers. His brothers are upset and jealous that their father shows Joseph more attention and leaves him...

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...Believe in him and he will give you the power to achieve your goals. Joseph was returned to his father with understanding of his visions, Mary and Jacob was given a son, Noah and his family was saved and the unbelievers were destroyed all because of the Lord's spiritual empowerment. The Lord's power changes everything. Spirituality has an effect on everything, not only church. The spiritual power of spiritually has an effect on school, politics, relationship, and everyday life. Anything that you want is possible through God, all you have to do is believe in him and follow him. The power of the Lord is not only helping you here in this life, but remember that you will also have a glorious after life if you follow if commandments. If you let the power of the Lord work through you will be spiritually empowered no matter what your goals are and what odds are against you.

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