Everyone likes a miracle. We read about them in the Bible. We share compelling stories of the miraculous ways God has moved in believers lives. We pray for a miracle. I talked with a woman the other day who said she needed $7000 by tomorrow. She went on to say, "I need a miracle." I agreed.

I believe God is in the miracle business. I praise Him, along with others, when He intervenes and does something that blows our minds. We all know He is capable, and faith can move mountains.

But let me share with you as aspect of God's character that I should be praising much more often, particularly because I see it more often. That is God's calm assurance of his presence. 

The Bible says that God is our refuge and strength, an "ever present help in the time of trouble." (Psalm 46:1) God is always present, and always working in our lives. It may not be mind blowing, but little nudges that assure us, "I'm here, and I got this."

The other day, I was convicted that I needed to talk with someone very near and dear to me. This person wasn't involved in destructive behavior by any means. But I  felt God's leading to speak to them about something in their life that was obviously unnoticed. After that thought, I committed myself to doing just that the next time we spoke. 

When we finally touched base, before I could broach the subject, this person said, "You know, God has been gently prodding me to make some changes in my life. I know I need to to that. I am and making progress.' God's here, and he's got this.

I still love the miracles. But I find myself daily praising him for moving and working in gentle ways, constantly showing the calm assurance of His presence.