When we hear the word miracle, our minds often jump to dramatic scenes—parting seas, raising the dead, fire from heaven. We think of the jaw-dropping wonders recorded in Scripture, and we wonder if those days are long gone.
But here’s the truth I’ve come to realize, both through Scripture and my own life: miracles still happen—every single day. The challenge? Sometimes they don’t look the way we expect them to.
The Misconception About Miracles
For a long time, I thought a miracle had to be loud and spectacular. And while God certainly works in those ways (hello, Lazarus in John 11!), He also works quietly, consistently, and personally—often in the spaces we overlook.
In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah was waiting to encounter God. A powerful wind tore through the mountains, then an earthquake, then a fire. But God wasn’t in any of those. Instead, Elijah heard a gentle whisper—and that’s where God showed up (1 Kings 19:11–12).
It hit me: maybe I’ve been looking for miracles in the wind, when God’s been whispering all along.
Seeing God in the Ordinary
Have you ever prayed for a breakthrough—only to see a small, unexpected shift in your situation days later? Maybe a bill was paid just in time. Or you bumped into someone who spoke exactly the encouragement you needed. Or that overwhelming anxiety lifted just enough for you to keep going.
Those are miracles too.
Jesus turned water into wine (John 2), but He also sat at tables with sinners, healed people one-on-one, and noticed those others overlooked. That woman who touched the hem of His garment in Luke 8? The miracle wasn’t just the healing. It was that He stopped, turned around, and saw her.
Sometimes, the miracle is being seen by God in your quiet suffering.
My Own Miracles
I remember a season where I was deeply discouraged. I had been praying about a decision for months, with no clear answer. One morning, I randomly opened my Bible and landed on Isaiah 43:19:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
That verse leapt off the page, as if it were highlighted just for me. It wasn’t an earthquake or a parted sea—but it was God, speaking directly to my heart. It gave me courage to take the next step. And looking back, I realize that moment was a miracle—personal, precise, and perfectly timed.
A Heart That Sees
To recognize miracles in everyday life, we need a heart that’s tuned in. Jesus often said, “He who has ears, let him hear.” In other words, God is always speaking, always moving—but are we paying attention?
Luke 17 tells the story of Jesus healing ten lepers. Only one returned to thank Him. The healing was undeniable, but only one recognized it as the hand of God and responded with gratitude.
I don’t want to be someone who misses the miracle because I’m too distracted or expecting something flashier. I want to be like that one—the one who noticed and returned to give thanks.
How to Recognize God’s Hand
Here are a few simple ways I’ve learned to keep my heart open to the miraculous:
1. Practice gratitude daily
Thankfulness helps you notice what God is already doing. Psalm 9:1 says, “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
2. Write it down
Keep a miracle journal. Write down answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and moments of clarity. Reading them back will remind you just how present God really is.
3. Invite the Holy Spirit to open your eyes
Ask God each day, “Help me see You at work today.” The Spirit helps us discern the fingerprints of God even in the ordinary (John 14:26).
4. Slow down
Sometimes we miss miracles because we’re rushing. Jesus was never in a hurry—He paused to speak, touch, and see people. Slowing down helps us do the same.
Miracles Still Happen—Even Now
If you’re reading this and wondering if God still moves, let me assure you: He does.
Sometimes it looks like a sudden healing. Other times it’s the strength to take one more step. It might be an open door you didn’t expect, or peace that makes no sense.
Don’t limit what God can do because it doesn’t come in lightning and thunder. He is still the God of miracles—yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
So today, I challenge you to look again. That breath in your lungs? A miracle. That friend who checks in when you’re down? A miracle. That flicker of hope in your heart when you thought you had none left? Definitely a miracle.
He is with you. He is working. And yes—miracles still happen.
Have you experienced a miracle lately, big or small? Let us know in the comments or share your story—someone else may need the reminder that God is still in the business of showing up.
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