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“Even though prayers are not offered only to get a desired result, there is little doubt that most miracles are the result of prayer. God wants us to pray to him and ask him for things, just as any loving father and mother want their children to come to them with whatever is on their minds. But if our focus is solely on getting the outcome we want, the prayer will fail, precisely because our belief is placed in the wrong place. It’s a great irony. If all we care about is the result, then we are effectively making that result our God, rather than God himself. So if we are praying to our “God”—the God of results—rather than to God himself, then we are praying to a “God” who is not God, and who is therefore powerless to help us.”

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Book:Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life
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Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life

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

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Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas

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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