Lent Day 3: It's Not Impossible

“Come to Me with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual.  Rest in the comfort of My Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with Me. Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on Me.  Recall that I am able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already doing.  When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that I and your Shepherd.  The bottom line is that I am taking care of you; therefore, you needn’t be afraid of anything.  Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to My will.  Though this may feel frightening – even dangerous, the safest place to be is in My will.”

- Excerpt from Jesus Calling 

“And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.”

- Philippians 1:6 (AMP)

“For no word from God will ever fail.”

- Luke 1:37 (TNIV)

One year ago yesterday, I found out that I had failed two exams in medical school on the same day.  I was quite seriously ready to quit because of the toll that school was taking on me mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes even physically.  I was tired of being tired and feeling like a failure.  It wasn’t worth it to me to constantly stress myself out and not have the results that I wanted.  I thought getting through medical school was nearly impossible. 

That same night in the midst of tears, someone reminded me of Philippians 1:6.  God is the one who began this work in me.  He is the One who called me to medicine as ministry.  He will bring me through and complete what He started. 

That same person also reminded that Plan B is not an option (some of you from WPHC may remember discussing this in Sunday School).  Plan B would be settling for less than what God has planned for my life.  Plan B would mean not choosing to follow Him fully and, therefore, not walking forward into God’s calling.  By choosing Plan B, I would be missing out on some amazing blessings waiting for me. 

After that conversation, I chose to keep pursuing Plan A for my life.  I’m not saying that everything was a piece of cake after that, but my perspective did start changing.  Focusing more on God allowed me to see and hear more clearly from Him.  It is a process, but it does get easier to lean on Him instead of myself.  Yes, I still lose focus sometimes and stress out much more than necessary, but through it all, I know that God is with me.  He has proven Himself time and time again and will continue to do so.  He is always faithful, present, and perfect.  He has also blessed me with an amazing mother, incredible boyfriend, and priceless friends who endlessly encourage me.  I am forever thankful for them. 

It is exam weekend yet again.  Both the first-year and second-year classes have block exams on Monday.  To all of the students: take your stress, your problems, everything to God.  Let Him overflow you with His Peace.  Let Him take control.  He will bring you through.  Don’t allow the fear or anxiety take over you. 

His strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Remember, nothing is impossible with God.