God is still in the business of miracles if we only look close enough. We are so busy with work, school, and raising families, we forget to stop and pay attention to the many ways that God provides.
When unemployment figures were high and jobs scarce, many people turned to God for help — seeking Him with passion. Now, with an improving economy, many people have gotten back to work; but they haven’t gotten back on their knees to pray. We forget God in times of feast and fat.
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