God’s Presence Is The Miracle

Breathe Deep and Know: You may not get the miracle you ask for, but you always get the miracle you need: God with you. And that is the greatest miracle of all.

When our children are suffering, when the diagnosis is devastating, when our hearts are hurting, when grief and sorrow are heavy, when the struggles seem endless, when we need a miracle . . .

We call on Jesus and beg Him to help, to heal, to make all things well again.

But sometimes the days just get harder, the struggles continue, the suffering endures, the pain lingers. And we wonder: Did God hear me? Do I not have enough faith? Why won’t He bring healing? Where is the miracle?

We pray and plead, but still it seems He doesn’t move. Have you ever felt that way? I know I have. For a long time, I didn’t understand why God didn’t seem to be answering my prayers.

He is a miracle-worker and can do anything. Surely He can work this miracle and do this thing. So why doesn’t He? Where is He in those moments, when nothing changes, when the circumstances don’t improve?

He is here. With you. With us. By our sides, holding us close all along. We always get a miracle because we get God with us. God’s presence is always the miracle—the one we need most of all.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 NIV

inhale:

MAKE ME STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.

exhale:

I GIVE YOU ALL MY FEAR.

inhale:

YOU ARE WITH ME

exhale:

WHEREVER I GO.