Luke 18:27

But He said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”

Things are impossible with man. Plain and simple. I am not God. Never could be, never would want to be. (Although, Jim Carrey made it look kind of cool parting his soup in Bruce Almighty, right?)
I thought that movie was pretty good...poked fun at some things, made me think of others. My favorite scene was when he was answering the e-mail prayers. The lady who lost weight eating Krispy Kreme made me laugh (as well as him turning water to wine at the party).
That isn't the main point of my post today, though. My main point is all things are possible with God. ALL THINGS. I can't really wrap my mind around that statement right now, though. I think it's because I'm angry. This is a totally justified anger, too. My Grandad has been battling cancer since I was a sophomore in high school (so almost 5 years). People love him to death. He's a fabulous man. I don't think I've ever met people more loving and giving than both sets of my grandparents. So why would God allow him to have cancer? And for 5 years! The first time he beat it, we all celebrated. It wasn't just him beating it, it was all of us. We did it! Then, it came back. And went away. And came back. Went. Came. Went. Came. As did several extended stays in the hospital, tons of chemo, an experimental treatment that didn't go as planned, and countless hours for my Grandma to sit and wait. Time for her to think.
My Grandma and Grandad don't settle for anything less than perfect. It has worked out for them really well over the years-they have three incredible children, the oldest of which is my dad, several fantastic grandchildren, an amazing business, and tons of friends that care about them like no other. Would they have such an amazing life if it wasn't because of God's grace? No way. So when Grandad got sick, they didn't settle for anything less than the best for his doctors. These doctors have impressive resumes and years of experience. If anything was possible, these are the people to go to, right? In a way, yes. God isn't human so He led them to the people who were the best. However, it's God's hand that's guiding the doctor's. It's God who is wrapping Grandad in His arms every night.
These doctors might say things are impossible-nothing is impossible with the Lord.
This afternoon, as Alexander lays sleeping upstairs in his crib, this is my prayer:
Lord God, nothing is impossible with you. You know the plans for my family. Lord, please shed some light it. Wrap Grandma and Grandad in Your arms today. Let them know everything is going to work out for Your plan. You are God alone and only You know what's going to happen. Thank you for everything you've provided and will provide. Amen.


You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that’s just the way it is

You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
Your are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone

You’re the only God
Whose power none can contend
You’re the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You’re the only God
Who’s worthy of everything we can give
You are God
And that’s just the way it is

You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
Your are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone

Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That’s what You are