Growing your belief in God’s power to work miracles involves strengthening your faith, cultivating trust in His promises, and being open to His divine intervention.
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Psalm 77:11
This verse encourages believers to reflect on God’s past works and miracles as a source of strength and hope in the present. By recalling how God has intervened and demonstrated His power in history, it becomes easier to trust Him in current and future challenges. It’s a reminder that the same God who performed miracles in the past is still active and faithful today.
Here are practical steps to deepen your belief in God’s miraculous power:
1. Study Scripture about Miracles
- The Bible is filled with accounts of God performing miracles, from parting the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) to Jesus healing the sick and raising the dead (Mark 5:21-43). Regularly reading these stories reminds you of His limitless power and faithfulness.
- Reflect on verses like “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) to affirm His ability to do the extraordinary.
2. Pray Boldly and Specifically
- Approach God with bold, specific prayers, asking for what seems impossible. By doing so, you invite Him to show His power in ways that you can clearly recognize. Trust that He hears you and works in ways that are for your ultimate good.
3. Reflect on Past Miracles in Your Life
- Think back on times when God has answered prayers or worked in unexpected ways in your life or others’ lives. Remembering His past faithfulness strengthens your confidence that He can and will continue to work powerfully.
4. Surround Yourself with Faith-Building Testimonies
- Hearing stories of others’ miraculous experiences can inspire and encourage your faith. Attend church services, read testimonies, or listen to others share how God has worked miracles in their lives.
5. Look for God’s Hand in Everyday Life
- Not all miracles are dramatic or immediate. Pay attention to the “small miracles” around you—like an unexpected answer to prayer, provision in difficult times, or healing and growth over time. Recognizing these reinforces your belief in God’s ongoing work.
6. Strengthen Your Trust in God’s Timing
- Miracles don’t always happen on your timeline. Strengthen your belief by trusting that God’s timing is perfect, even when you don’t immediately see results. “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness” (2 Peter 3:9).
7. Eliminate Doubt through Faith Declarations
- When doubt arises, combat it with declarations of faith. Say aloud verses like, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) or “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20).
8. Surround Yourself with Believers
- Spend time with people who encourage and strengthen your faith. A community of believers can remind you of God’s power and inspire you to trust Him for the miraculous.
9. Accept That Miracles May Come in Unexpected Ways
- God’s power doesn’t always manifest in the way we expect. Be open to the idea that His miracles may come through unconventional means or in ways that align with His greater plan, even if they differ from your hopes.
10. Practice Gratitude and Praise
- Gratitude shifts your focus from problems to God’s goodness and faithfulness. Praising God for who He is, even before you see a miracle, shows faith and invites His presence and power into your situation.
11. Be Patient and Persistent in Faith
- Like the persistent widow in Jesus’ parable (Luke 18:1-8), keep believing, praying, and seeking God even when answers take time. Persistent faith demonstrates trust and often precedes miraculous breakthroughs.
12. Ask for the Gift of Faith
- The Bible speaks of faith as a gift of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:9). Ask God to increase your faith and help you overcome unbelief, as the father of the boy in Mark 9:24 prayed, “I believe; help my unbelief!”
13. Spend Time in Nature
- Get out and witness miracles first hand in nature, magical things that happen without man’s hand in any of it. The splendor of a beautiful sunrise or sunset, a rainbow, a sign from heaven when you least expect it.
As you grow in faith, you’ll begin to see His miraculous hand more clearly, not only in extraordinary moments but in the everyday workings of your life. As you continue to trust in God’s goodness, sovereignty, and love the miracles begins to happen.
