Devotionals for the Heart: Trusting God to do the impossible for us

Trusting God to Do the Impossible for Us
A devotional by Colleen C. Howard

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”—Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

My husband, Ken, has been navigating a jungle of confusion regarding one of his prescriptions.

This particular prescription involves an injection he’s taken every two weeks for seven years. Each injection is extremely expensive to purchase. This started with one simple change to our medical insurance. It’s been a trial. Maybe you have dealt with similar issues. But as I began to think it through, I realized the actions we took were based on what we believed to be accurate. However, we were wrong.

People believe many things about themselves, others, and the world around them, but how much of it is actually true? Human behavior is based on what we believe to be true. If the meteorologist predicts rain today, we dress accordingly. If we think we can sing in the choir, we give it a whirl. If we believe all Scripture is God-breathed and was breathed into the heart of man by God, our behavior should reflect our belief. This is not to say we’re perfect, but God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

Ken and I have used an insurance broker’s consulting services for years. However, due to the manufacturer’s policy change, we would need to pay a large sum out-of-pocket to receive his injections throughout the year. The broker provided additional details, and Ken contacted all involved in the process, but the confusion over the changes to our policy was excessive. This was a recent policy change, and even company employees were not experts in the latest procedures. We estimated that he spent the equivalent of a 40-hour work week making calls, waiting for return calls, switching between multiple providers, and receiving conflicting information. 

Then, the unexpected happened: We received a message from the pharmaceutical company explaining Ken was approved for the payment assistance program he’d participated in for seven years. No one even hinted this was a possibility. The change in insurance indicated the assistance program was non-existent as of the first of the month. Why would we pursue a path we were told had been obliterated?

But God can do the impossible. He stretched His hand down and parted the waters of confusion. By clearing away the miscommunications, Jesus Christ wisely placed the solution for us in a text from the pharmaceutical company, which brought financial relief and filled our hearts with gratitude.

If we trust God to help us overcome the waves crashing against us, He will grow our faith and deepen our trust in Him. The next time you feel there’s no way to escape what you believe is inevitable, raise your hands to the heavens, proclaim God’s promises are true, and remember, God can accomplish so much more than we could ever dream or do on our own.

Let’s Pray:

Dear God,

Help us to trust your promises and not limit You by believing something is impossible. Help us to remember the times when we believed there was no way out and remind us how You came through for us. Thank You for your love, compassion and mercy. We rejoice in You and your never-ending faithfulness. We praise You, Lord! In Jesus’s Name I pray. Amen.

Song of Reflection #1: “God of the Impossible” by Lincoln Brewster. Listen to it here.

Song of Reflection #2: “What an Awesome God” by Phil Wickham. Listen to it here.

Song of Reflection #3: “The Benediction” by Anthony Brown & Group Therapy. Listen to it here.

Song of Reflection #4: “Hallelujah Even Here” by Lydia Laird. Listen to it here.

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Author Bio:

Colleen C. Howard is a follower of Jesus Christ, educator and writer. She lives with her husband in the Arizona desert where the sunsets are spectacular, the summers are relentless and the winters are a little slice of heaven. 

Colleen earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. This degree opened opportunities to write science curriculum, develop district programs, work with Arizona teachers, community leaders, and more. With NASA Grant funding, she was also able to work with teachers all over the country and expand their knowledge of teaching science as a collaborative effort.

Over the last few years God has placed a strong desire in Colleen’s heart to shine a light on God’s presence throughout ordinary days and encourage women in their faith walk with Him. Although some days bring trials and others bring joy, Colleen believes that if you fix your eyes on Jesus then you will see the heart of God.

Colleen’s writing has been published in the following online publications: Living By Design, Her View From Home, Inside Out Worldwide, Inkspirations, and in anthologies like From Ruins to Restoration, Mountains Moved: 45 Devotions of Bold Faith, and The Miracle of Prayer. She is a monthly blogger for Dressing in God’s Love.

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Connect with Colleen:
Website: authorcolleenchoward.com