Delores Liesner

I wasn't really sure what this book was going to entail. The title screamed miracles are everywhere and I figured that I was going to read some stories about unbelievable events where God performed miracles. The first lesson I received from this book is to not judge a book by its cover or in this case by the title. I never really thought of miracles as anything but God healing someone when it seemed hopeless or saving someone from certain death.

In this book I found wonderful stories of people who needed help, prayed and God answered their prayers when they thought there was no hope. How many of us have paid for someone's meal in line behind us at a drive-thru? We will never know how much that person needed a miracle that day. The book has made me become more aware of listening to God and obeying what He has called us to do. As the author says, "He wants us to be His hands and feet." So many times we need help, but we don't ask. I liked how the book is set up that after every chapter is scriptures that reflect on what was talked about in the chapter. It gives us a challenge ,to pray and prepare ourselves.

I am a huge fan of bible studies and love journals. This is the perfect book for me. I do remember a time when my youngest son was eighteen months old. He started having seizures and broke out in a rash all over his body. He was transported to the hospital to have tests done. I noticed one nurse refused to come near my son. I asked her why and her answer hurt but I understood. She was pregnant and the doctors suspected that my baby had meningitis. His room was quarantined and only people who were covered in protective suits could come in. The nurse was frightened for her unborn child. In that moment I knew he didn't but I told her to remove herself from his care and to take care of her health. The hospital decided that my baby needed more specialized care and we were transported to Children's Hospital into the ICU UNIT. I was looking for a miracle that day as my child was hooked up to IVS and machines.

Suddenly it became very quiet and my child says, "Hi Jesus." I looked at my son in shock . My son said that Jesus looked right at him, smiled and said he was going to be fine. Everyone in the room stood silently as my son was healed in that moment. The seizures, stopped, the fever went away and my baby stopped crying. Yes that was a miracle ,but it was also a miracle that the right people were in that room and witnessed what a little boy believed.

There are still times I think about about that time and pray let me me a miracle to someone. Let me bless them. Put me in the right place at the right time. I have shared with a few about my violent and abusive past. When the holidays come, I get very depressed. When I was growing up, every Christmas was the same. I would sit and watch my brothers open up present after present. I never received any. I would cry out to God to please send me a doll
or a stuffed animal. I never got one by I always believed that someday a miracle would happen. Last year in the mail was a package. It had my name on it but no return address. Inside was the cutest little baby doll I have ever seen. I cried with joy and thanked God that he didn't forget me. I treasure that doll. God sent me a miracle last year that I will never forget.
We never know when God will assign something to us. It may sound weird but I know that I will obey because there is a reason. What about the lady in the story that couldn't pay for her clothes? God had someone there with just the right amount to pay for them. If we want people to truly see Christians as loving and compassionate people we need to be willing to get out of our comfort zones. I love how the book gives us a plan of action everyday. Praying and reading scriptures is top priority to me. I'm glad that I have space in the book to jot down my thoughts and come back to them when needed.

Overall I really enjoyed the book and understand more of how we can be a miracle to someone else. We don't know what others are going through, but God will direct our path, place us where needed and give Holy Spirit direction of what to do. Another thing I learned from the book was the challenge made that said, " I dare you to look up verses that say listen or listening." I will take take that challenge and have started doing just that. Thank you for writing a book I will use over and over again.

"Be still and know that I am God."Psalm 46:10

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (más)

Be The Miracle packs a big punch in the arm as it calls, challenges, and inspires the reader to action in simple everyday ways. It’s a window into the heartwarming, unexpected, and transforming experiences God has placed the author in. Each chapter is beautifully written and depicts a circumstance where God has beckoned her to minister to a specific person. Sometimes it is monetarily, sometimes words of comfort, and often to strangers, but all are miraculous in how God orchestrates the situation.

She describes very clear directions from Him at times and then some days she looks for opportunities to bless others. Actually, she always seeks to bless someone else, praying for potential participation in people’s lives as they cross her path. And that’s the key, she opens her eyes and ears to those around her as Jesus would.

At the end of each segment she adds scripture and offers ways the reader can adopt the method utilized in reaching out to others like she did.

Delores is an ordinary woman who has allowed God to use her in extraordinary circumstances to be the hands and feet of Christ. She tells how she was instrumental in preventing a man from committing suicide, how she drove miles to be in the right place at the right time to hand the exact amount of money to an old acquaintance.

Her faith in action has inspired me to change my safe, self-oriented day to include miracles from God. I look forward to re-reading this book as intended and doing the exercises she suggests. This stimulating writing ought to be in every Christians’ library. I will be giving Be the Miracle as gifts to my friends, family, and strangers!

My thanks to The Book Club Network and the author for giving me a copy for my honest review.
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As the author, Deloras Liesner states "He is looking for those who will put hands and feet to their faith." We should all strive to share God's glory with those around us. These stories are so meaningful and touch your soul. How many times have each of us thought about something that happened during the day hours later? I know I have, then you think to yourself was that an opportunity I missed? Did I not listen well enough to what God was trying to show me? After reading this book I have been wondering all of this and will be more aware of my surroundings and God's voice.
My sister prays ever day for miracles to happen and after reading this book I understand. God places us in situations everyday and we just need to listen. We could possibly be the answer to someone's prayers. I loved how the author gave us insight into her experiences.
The life changing lessons, verses, and challenge after each chapter show us as God's children how to enrich our lives as well as those around us.
I would recommend this book to everyone looking to enrich your life as well as the many that need God's word.
Thank you and God Bless… (más)