We use the word “miracle” a lot. But what is a miracle, exactly? The dictionary defines it as a surprising and welcome event that can’t be explained by natural or scientific laws and, therefore, must be considered the work of divine agency.

Do you know who is pretty good at miracles? Jesus—and his apostles. That is their superpower. No, they don’t have a “Spidey” sense, superhuman strength, or the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Rather, their superpower is a miracle mindset. They know that, given their divine partnership with God and the power of their prayers, they can operate in the realm of the miraculous, opening the way for the unexpected to happen. They believe—they know—they can co-create miracles with God.

And you can tap into that superpower, also. If you rise from having faith in Jesus to having the faith of Jesus, you, too, can co-create miracles with God.

Given the distress much of the world is experiencing today, there is no better time to take this step—to believe like Jesus, to develop the kind of faith Jesus had—so you can actively participate in creating the miracles the world so desperately need right now—at the personal, communal, and societal levels. And let’s not forget about the needs of the natural world, and all that impacts it.

To do so, you need to shift the way you see the world. Instead of seeing it as a fixed reality that is simply moving inexorably toward destruction—whether environmental crisis, the breakdown of democracy, the loss of morality, the disappearance of freedoms, the expanding chaos of rapid change, or the breakdown of all that is familiar—it’s time to see the world as one string of miracles away from redemption and salvation. This will require a new set of lenses and a literal change of heart. We live in a world that prioritizes head over the heart, the left brain over the right brain, and self-will over God’s will. But I say embrace your superpower, believe like Jesus, and welcome a miracle mindset into your life. That will empower you to act with creativity and courage, to not give up in quiet resignation. It will change everything.

Embrace the Belief: Use the Miracle Mindset to Activate Your Superpower

Jesus and his apostles aren’t the only ones to possess this superpower. God has also given it to you, as shown for example in the New Testament passages Romans 12:2 and 2 Timothy 1:7.

These passages confirm the importance of the right mindset—a miracle mindset built on unity and communication with God—in carrying out God’s will. God gives us this mindset as a gift of grace, but at the same time, we have to accept it so that we may “be transformed by the renewing of [our] mind.” God can give us the mindset to pursue miracles, but we must first believe we can and then go out and do it.

Like Jesus, you, too, have the capacity in every moment to choose your mindset so you can pursue miracles. Don’t get me wrong. You’ll probably not walk on water the first time out—or ever. But who knows what you can accomplish? After all, in John 14:12-14 Jesus said:

Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

Cultivating the superpower of a miracle mindset requires a great deal of practice. The scriptures remind us that even Jesus himself has to grow into wisdom before he can set out into the world. Luke tells the story of Jesus leaving his parents at twelve to learn and teach in the temple. The people are amazed. But when Mary and Joseph frantically track him down, he agrees to go home with them; he isn’t ready yet. He still has to grow into his full power. Luke goes on to record the ending of the story: “Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:51-52). This maturation process took another eighteen years. According to tradition, he didn’t even begin his public ministry until the age of thirty.

Though we call it “mindset,” transforming the way you look at the world begins as much in your heart and soul as it does in your mind. To take this step, begin to notice the pattern of your thoughts. Do you tend to paint yourself and the world in a negative or positive light? Ask yourself: Do my thoughts build my faith? Do they make me feel hopeful? Or do they tear me down, turn me toward hopelessness? Only thoughts that build the faith in your heart can lead you to embrace a miracle mindset.

Beliefs shape your thoughts; thoughts fuel your actions; actions demonstrate your faith, and your faith reinforces your beliefs. So, as you begin to believe like Jesus, you will find that you are now able to think new thoughts, take new actions, and develop new faith. Mountains and mulberry trees start to move. The people around you begin to respond in new ways. And the world becomes a brighter place.

Miracles—and a miracle mindset—are as much about perceiving in a different way as they are about some sort of conversion of physical properties. It’s about recognizing what’s already there in a new way. It’s about being “the eyes with which he [Christ] looks / Compassion on this world.” You may think God doesn’t really need you. That God is all-powerful without you. Not true. God does need you—your energy, your creativity, your willingness. God is waiting to co-create miracles with you.

Even now, you may think you don’t have superpowers. Or that something or someone is missing in your life before you can activate your superpowers. Again, not true. The soul within you is all the proof you need of your inner divinity. That soul, that inner divinity, makes possible everything you are called to do and be and believe. Cultivating an awareness of your inner divinity will actually open up the space for you to see the people God has brought into your life to co-create miracles with you and help you adopt the miracle mindset.

Next Steps

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Excerpted and adapted from Rebekah Simon-Peter’s latest book, Believe Like Jesus: Rising from Faith in Jesus to the Faith of Jesus, November 2024 & October 2025.

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