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Many times I’ve prayed for a supernatural intervention from God. A Miracle. I’ve poured my heart out in prayer, believed with all my heart that my Awesome God can do anything. Confusion and pain gutted my soul as I walked in the wreckage of my hopes and prayers- because “my miracle” didn’t happen.
At least it didn’t happen the way I prayed. Or believed. Or imagined.
I was blind to God’s mysterious workings; desperately groping for understanding.
Then my darkness was pierced by God’s Light. I began to see that, sometimes miracles hide.
For every thing we see God do, there are millions of unseen wonders happening beyond our perception.
An apple seed holds an orchard, an earthbound caterpillar transforms to a celestial creature, a clam can take a speck of dirt and construct a pearl, a spider spins silk with tinsel strength stronger than steel, out of billions of snowflakes- no two are identical, a dragonfly can move all 4 wings in different directions at the same time, a crocus bravely bursts from a non-descriptive bulb.
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Alzheimers, Cancer, Lou Gehrigs; chronic illness, death, special needs, divorce, abortion, SIDS, miscarriages; depression, mental illness, abuse, injustice, unfairness, war, hunger, famine, ……
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You fill in the blank. Every stinking, horrible thing that nibbles away our life, sucks the joy right our of our life, and tries to bury our faith before our body.
These things, my friends are temporary. ALL things will be turned and transformed into something miraculous by the power of God.
I don’t see everything clearly yet, but there’s enough Light shining in my darkness, that I see miracles all around- and in us- and below us, and above us.
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God’s greatest miracles are unfolding. They are manifold. They’re not limited to our time, space, or finite existence.
God’s miracles are advancing in His timing, for His good purposes, culminating in His perfect kingdom where there will be no more devastation of body, mind, or soul.
There is coming a day when we’ll finally see clearly;
God was/is/and always will be saturating our lives with His glory- His grace- His presence.
From His hand of blessings, miracles freely flow.
But for now,
sometimes,
miracles hide.
Surprising Treasure: And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness–secret riches. (Miracles)
I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the One who calls you by name.
Isaiah 45:3
Hi Cindy,
I haven’t been here for a while. Great to “see” you again. I think that sometimes we just don’t know what miracles are happening. As you know, I live with multiple Sclerosis. I’ve received a lot of prayer for healing and yet I still have MS. However, I’m doing fairly well at the moment. I’m sure those prayers have made a difference. I also have been through 8 years of infertility and I have never been pregnant. Sometimes, the miracle is in the strength that God gives us, in the people that He places in our path, in the nuggets of gold that He gives us in the midst of the challenges. I don’t try to understand so much now as to live in the moment and seek God in the moment. God promises that He will use everything for good, so I seek whatever good there is to find. I know there will be something there if I look. I believe that in God, nothing is wasted. Sometimes, the word miracle is painful because I don’t have the miracle that I most want, which would be to have a baby. I know that could still happen, but don’t take it for granted. For me, the peace that comes from God, that peace that just doesn’t make sense and yet is there and life giving, that’s a miracle. It’s a miracle that breathes life into my most challenging moments, and that by the grace of God, allows me to share that life with others. When we face the death of our dreams, a miracle happens every time God breathes His life into us and into our situation. God bless you Cindy. Love, Rachel
Yes! Yes! YES!!! Beautifully said Rachel!
When our dear Kristin died (2 yrs. old) I was devastated at first that we didn’t get our “miracle” of healing that we prayed and believed for.
But miracles are deeper and wider and more far reaching than I’d ever dream. They stretch into eternity, unfolding in surprising ways. Everything in our lives- is a miracle unfolding in the hand of God!
This is beautiful, Cindy. When in darkness, sometimes we feel like we’ve lost everything and nothing good is going to come out. But miracles are always there, just waiting for the right time to happen.
Thanks Lux! I was lost in the darkness for a few years after our little girl died- but God- patiently- lovingly- wondrously- taught me the treasures of the dark places and led me into the light of seeing His miracle is in every heart beat He gives- every breath we breathe- and His loving hand in ours as we travel through this life to the next!