Embracing “Impossibility”: With God All Things Are Possible

Have you ever been told you aren’t capable of doing something—or that your idea is impossible? I have. Many times.

In fact, if it were up to the college professor who told me I shouldn’t be a doctor, I wouldn’t be one. Ironically, that same professor—who didn’t believe in me—ended up writing my medical school recommendation. Only God knows what she wrote in that letter. Thankfully, the rest of my admissions packet spoke for itself. And I had another powerful advocate—God.

As I reflect on the impossibilities that are now realities in my life, I’m filled with gratitude. My faith in God and relationship with Christ keep me centered. They remind me to embrace “impossibility” not as a wall, but as a stepping stone—an obstacle that, with courage and purpose, can be overcome.

One verse has carried me through countless challenges in medicine and life:

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26

This verse encourages me not to fear the unknown or shy away from things that have “never been done.” Instead, it reminds me that God specializes in the impossible.

It also shapes how I practice medicine, approach clinical research, and advocate for health equity. I was trained during an era where randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were considered absolute truth. I still remember an attending saying, “That patient can’t have that symptom—the data doesn’t support it.” But even then, I knew that couldn’t be true. For the N of 1—the individual patient—anything is possible. This mindset inspires me to create innovative solutions by looking for the positive possibilities in every problem.

This Resurrection Sunday, I’m reminded again: impossibility is only a starting point for what God can do.

If you’re in an “impossible” situation, I pray you’re filled with renewed hope.

Remember—today, we are living in yesterday’s impossibility.

With God, all things ARE possible.