# 028 | The Shameless Audacity of Prayer Part II: When Knocking at God's Door Brings Miracles

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Podcast: [God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-s-power-stories-finding-god-s-lead-how-god-shows-up-bible-and-everyday-life-stories-approaching-god-with-boldness-7102580)
Published: 2025-05-08T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/gods-power-stories/2927516
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## Resource

Hi, Friend! In this powerful conclusion to this miracle story, the family gathers to reflect on what God taught us through nearly two months of Margie fighting for her life. With Margie now home and recovering, they share profound lessons about persistent prayer, surrendering control, and recognizing miracles when they happen. Linda (my oldest sister) shares a convicting revelation: "We don't get miracles because we don't expect them and we don't look for them." After decades in pastoral ministry walking through crises with others, this was the first full-fledged miracle she'd witnessed since accepting Jesus at age eight. Her wrestling match with God—like Jacob—led to His assurance: "What makes you think I'm going to drop you now?" I describe my roller-coaster experience of trying to "hand it over to God" while feeling responsible for praying hard enough. I discovered that my mood couldn't be dependent on Margie's daily progress; my faith had to rest in God's character, not life's circumstances. Margie shares how she's learned to look for Jesus everywhere—in doctors, physical therapists, even the cafeteria worker who encouraged her. When people said "Margie's a fighter," she corrected them: "I am not a fighter. The Lord fought for me while I was still" (Exodus 14:14). Perhaps most moving: a high school friend's entire third-grade class prayed for Margie nightly. Their handmade cards reveal how this miracle is imprinting young hearts with faith that God still answers prayer. Key Takeaways: Shameless audacity in prayer - Like the man knocking persistently at midnight (Luke 11), don't stop asking God for what you need "We don't get miracles because we don't ask" - Expecting and looking for miracles is part of receiving them Surrender doesn't mean stop praying - Anna learn…

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