A miracle is known to be an event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is considered to be God’s work. But, a miracle is not necessarily a violation of the laws of nature or science because God could easily use the laws of nature or science unusually.

How do you explain to a child why someone who prays for a miracle receives a miracle while another person who prays might not receive a miracle?

• First, we must make sure that our children understand that God is a just God. He is always fair in whatever he decides to do or not to do. Sometimes he doesn’t answer our prayers because what we ask for may not be the best for our loved ones or us.
• Second, we must make sure our children understand that since God created us, he knows infinitely more than we do. He knows all things. God gives life and takes life. He answers our prayers according to His perfect will.
• Lastly, we must make sure our prayers are for the right reason. For example, if we are praying for a miracle to win the lottery, that way we can buy something we can’t afford – it may not be for the right reason.

Explain to your child that they see real-life miracles every day when they look out the window and see the sun rising and setting, birds chirping, flowers blooming, waves of a lake rippling, and fish swimming. In fact, the day they were born was a miracle of life. Miracles are all around us if we choose to open our eyes.

Let’s not forget about the many miracles of Jesus! He healed the blind, helped the cripple walk, healed many illnesses, raised the dead to life, but most importantly, he took our sins and gave us righteousness. It really is a miraculous God who created all things and saved us all for His glory.

Books mentioned for older kids:

• Case for Miracles for Kids, by Lee Strobel
• Children and the Supernatural: True Accounts of Kids Unlocking the Power of God through Visions, Healing, and Miracles, by Jennifer Toledo

Book mentioned for little kids:

• Best-Loved Miracles of Jesus, by Concordia Publishing House

Book mentioned for parents:

• Miracles: Do They Still Happen? Why We Believe in Them? by Henry M. Morris

Get a cup of coffee, take about ten minutes to recharge your batteries, and equip your mind so you can raise warriors for Christ that will stand firm in the face of evil! Occasionally, we will be giving away free books – so stay tuned! My team and I are here to serve you all for the glory of our Lord!