God’s Work in Our Lives—All people possess an inward desire that their work should have meaning and permanence (Ps. 90:16, 17). If such work is not to be lost in the vastness of eternity, however, it must conform to the work God has designed. This work for the present day can be known only from God’s Word. According to the Word of God, the initial work of God is for us to believe in Jesus Christ (John 6:29; Rom. 6:17, 18). Apart from entering into this vital relationship with God, man cannot even