“There
~Are only~
-two
ways-
to live your life.
One is
as though nothing is a
miracle.
The other is as though everything
is a miracle.”
~
Albert Einstein
Many in our society today would propose the idea of miracles
intertwined in the scientific world is absolutely absurd. On the topic of
miracles, there seems to be a line defining the two seemingly opposing sides.
On one side resides the skeptic. They believe that miracles
simply do not exist, and that science is the only answer for the goings on in
the world we live in.
In the other camp stands the eager. Not only do they believe
in miracles, they would at times consider science to be the enemy, and show it
bitterness for its respected standing, and foreboding presence in our society.
I have often found myself in in somewhat of a drift between
the two rather strong beliefs. I
absolutely believe in miracles, but at times I tend to view seemingly
unbelievable events with a skeptical eye, and a doubting heart.
It was not until I recently saw the above quote by Albert
Einstein that I was able to find a firm
balance situated between the two worldviews that turned out not to be in
opposition after all. Science is not the enemy of miracles, rather science
supports the makings of miracles.
Just because science can explain how I take a breath, does not make it any less a miracle that I
actually take a breath. Science often explains the “how” to something, while a
miracle anticipates the “why.” In truth every breath is a God-given miracle.
One of my favorite songs is “Ordinary Miracles” by Sarah
McLachlan. In it she says, “It’s not that unusual, when everything is
beautiful, it’s just another ordinary miracle today.”
Color, taste, scent, the changing of seasons, all of these
are miracles that are not fully appreciated because they are considered “ordinary”,
and often cast off without a thought. I submit to you that ordinary, often time’s
turns out to be extraordinary.
Every breath, every step every leaf flitting across your
path in the cooling breeze is a miracle. I can see the very hand of God in
everything around me. I can see the breath of God in every human soul. God is
still very much present in our world today, and He is moving.
My cousin once wrote something to my mother that I thought
profound, and inspiring. He said something the effect that he chose to be a
conduit for miracles. That is what I aspire to be. I long to miraculously touch
someone’s life, simply by giving them cause to smile. I want to make someone’s
day every day. In short, I desperately want to embody the grace of God to
someone who needs it.
Today, I choose to view everything as a miracle. There are miracle’s happening all around us, if we just take the time to look for them. It is the ordinary happenings that form the extraordinary lifetimes. Will you set out with me to be a conduit for miracles today?
Ordinary Miracles, By Sarah McLachlan
