“Praying to God involves both us and God. God wants us to participate in what he is doing, and for sure one of the main ways we participate in what he is doing is by prayer. We can also participate in what he is doing by feeding the hungry and helping the poor and caring for the sick and giving of our resources to those who have little. God wants us to partner with him. So there is a paradox at work, and a mystery. On the one hand, the Bible says that apart from God we can do nothing. And yet, on the other hand, God invites us to do some things with him. This is at the heart of the mystery of prayer. God wants us to use our faith and to pray. But we can focus so much on the importance of our faith and our prayers that we forget about God and think it is our faith and our prayers that perform the miracle, rather than the God to whom we pray and in whom we have faith as we pray.”
Quote by Eric Metaxas
Work
This book examines the concept of miracles from multiple perspectives, questioning what constitutes a miraculous event and exploring the circumstances under which such events might occur. The author investigates the psychological and spiritual dimensions of extraordinary experiences, considering how belief systems and personal expectations shape individual encounters with the seemingly impossible. Through careful analysis, the work suggests that understanding miracles requires examining both the external events themselves and the inner transformation that occurs when people witness or participate in moments that transcend ordinary explanation. The book encourages readers to consider how openness to wonder and mystery might enrich daily life, while maintaining a balanced approach that neither dismisses extraordinary claims nor accepts them uncritically. more
Author
Eric Metaxas is an American author, radio host, and public speaker, born in 1963. He is recognized for his works in Christian apologetics and historical biographies, with several best-selling books to his name, including 'Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy' and 'If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty'. Metaxas is also the host of the radio program 'The Eric Metaxas Show'. more
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