Miracles Abound

We are surrounded by miracles!

It’s easy to place miracles in a far off place with people we never knew.  But they are here and now, too!

There are so many times in my life that I’ve witnessed a miracle.  Most in very small ways.  For example, last October, I couldn’t figure out why I was constantly $200 over budget.  I was stressed and filled with anxiety and just kept turning it over to the Lord knowing he would provide.  Then, one day, I realized I had forgotten an entire pay check when I was doing my budget!  All of a sudden, everything was worked out and I wasn’t behind after all.  Sure, I could say this was just human error, or I can view it as a small miracle! God made everything work out.

In a large way, Ruth is a miracle.  She had a six percent chance of surviving birth.  Our family, friends, neighbors, parish members and even strangers were praying for Ruth.  And God answers prayers.  Ruth is and will always be our miracle.

There are two ways to look at life.  One is as if everything is a miracle.  The other is as if nothing is a miracle.  I always try to live as if everything is a miracle.

The Gospels invite us to do small things with great love.  Ordinary people like me can answer most prayers.

So, whose prayer can I be the answer to today?

Jesus, teach me to recognize the opportunity for everyday miracles.

Amen.