I don't mean we should all want to die, not at all. Why should we be afraid of death if we truly believe we just go on in a different form after this life? Example: My mother is TERRIFIED of dying even though she believes in God. This makes no sense to me at all. While I'm here I'll try to enjoy the ride, but I won't hope to stay alive against all odds.
Miracles are around us every day in small ways. We just don't bother to open our eyes and see them. Must it be something huge like Moses parting the Red Sea? I'll use my handicapped son as an example. He will never walk nor be able to care for himself. I had an awful time accepting this. It took me many years (he's 14), and still some days I have a very hard time. I didn't understand why God wouldn't fix this. I've learned more from him than he can ever learn from me. Even though I'd fix it if I could, I accept the situation now and I know he'll be all right. Every time a problem comes up, somehow the person I need to talk to or the thing I need for him shows up. That is a miracle.
Just out of curiosity -- why put so much stock in Pat Robertson and Joyce Meyer? Or anyone preaching on TV? Joyce Meyer has a good message. Be careful of the faith you're putting into these "messengers" and people claiming they've received miracles of healing. I've seen the damage it can do firsthand when what they're claiming doesn't work for someone.
I read a poem last night which I thought was very good and it made me think of you:
I asked God to take away my pain. God said no, it is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said no. His spirit is whole; his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. God said no. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted. It is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness. God said no. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain. God said no. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said no. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said no. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me love others as much as he loves me. God said . . . Ahhh, finally you have the idea.