But I desperately needed answers and figured I might as well call the specialist and see what I could get.

I said a prayer and dialed the number.

As I introduced myself to the receptionist, she said,

“Well, is there any chance you could get over here this afternoon? I just had a last minute cancellation and can fit you in if you can make it.”

I moved heaven and earth to get to that doctor’s office within the next couple of hours, and I was able to get some medical answers I desperately needed.

I’ve learned that I think the Lord loves to prove Himself in seemingly impossible situations.

“And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O Lord, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.” (2 Chronicles 14:11)

Asa knew his army was facing insurmountable odds.

And yet, he showed faith that the Lord could still help their troops prevail.

And the Lord pulled through! 

By an absolute miracle, the enemies of Judah were destroyed.

Sometimes it can be scary to need and ask for a big miracle.

But I think the Lord loves being able to prove Himself when it is His will and show that impossible things can be done through faith in Him.

So if you need a miracle right now, try humbly asking and see what goodness God is able to show, whether it’s what you expected or not.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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In Spot-It, there is a stack of circular cards, and each card is filled with multiple various pictures.

But here’s the mind-blowing part:

You can pick up ANY two cards from the deck, and ONE AND ONLY ONE picture matches between the two cards.

I recently decided to play the game with my daughter, and we had fun looking at random pairs of cards and trying to find the singular picture that matched.

The concept may sound simple.

But some of the matching pictures take a surprisingly long amount of time to find!

There were many moments when I wanted to say, “I promise, there is no match on these cards!”

But each time I was sure there was no match, I would tell myself:

“They wouldn’t create an impossible game.”

That assurance gave me the confidence to keep looking until I found the answer.

Because I wouldn’t actually give up if I knew there really was an answer I would find any second.

When we look at God’s commandments, He will never ask us to do something impossible.

No commandment comes without a way to obey.

No temptation comes without an escape path.

The Lord promises, “I will provide means whereby thou mayest accomplish the things which I have commanded thee.” (D&C 5:34)

Take a second right now and think of the one commandment you struggle the most to obey.

Remind yourself, “There IS a way.”

Temptation is not a game with a nonexistent solution.

We CAN obey the most difficult commandments.

We CAN avoid our greatest temptations.

God has provided us with a way.

And the assurance that this IS possible can give us the confidence to keep trying.

“Your greatest protection against temptation is an active and vibrant testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which binds us to our Heavenly Father.” – Rulon G. Craven

Do you know the game “Spot-It”?

It’s one of my favorites.

In Spot-It, there is a stack of circular cards, and each card is filled with multiple various pictures.

But here’s the mind-blowing part:

You can pick up ANY two cards from the deck, and ONE AND ONLY ONE picture matches between the two cards.

I recently decided to play the game with my daughter, and we had fun looking at random pairs of cards and trying to find the singular picture that matched.

The concept may sound simple.

But some of the matching pictures take a surprisingly long amount of time to find!

There were many moments when I wanted to say, “I promise, there is no match on these cards!”

But each time I was sure there was no match, I would tell myself:

“They wouldn’t create an impossible game.”

That assurance gave me the confidence to keep looking until I found the answer.

Because I wouldn’t actually give up if I knew there really was an answer I would find any second.

When we look at God’s commandments, He will never ask us to do something impossible.

No commandment comes without a way to obey.

No temptation comes without an escape path.

The Lord promises, “I will provide means whereby thou mayest accomplish the things which I have commanded thee.” (D&C 5:34)

Take a second right now and think of the one commandment you struggle the most to obey.

Remind yourself, “There IS a way.”

Temptation is not a game with a nonexistent solution.

We CAN obey the most difficult commandments.

We CAN avoid our greatest temptations.

God has provided us with a way.

And the assurance that this IS possible can give us the confidence to keep trying.

“Your greatest protection against temptation is an active and vibrant testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which binds us to our Heavenly Father.” – Rulon G. Craven

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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Any new series that comes out, I usually find it and watch it right away. I love them!

It fascinates me that the cooking show contestants are always given challenges that seem impossible!

Cook with those ingredients?

In that time frame?

With that weird twist thrown at them?

I’m always thinking, “There’s no way they can actually do that!”

And yet, they pretty much always accomplish their challenge.

But in my own personal life, I’ve also had plenty of projects to complete or deadlines to hit that seem impossible.

“There’s no way I’m going to get this done in time.”

And yet, when the time runs out, I’ve almost always somehow made it happen.

On a much grander scale, do we actually believe what the angel Gabriel said to Mary?

“With God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)

Nothing is impossible with God!

Not just cooking competitions or school deadlines, but tasks that really seem impossible:

Forgiving someone for something that seemed unforgivable.

Fulfilling a church calling that seems overwhelming.

Learning how to enjoy motherhood.

Becoming a friend to someone you don’t get along with.

Learning a new skill at any age.

What seems truly impossible to you right now?

When we turn to the Savior, I’ve learned that He can make anything that is righteous and aligned with His will possible.

Nothing is too much to ask for.

For with God, nothing shall be impossible.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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I could write out a whole list.

Some things, you would probably say are very well justified.

Other things probably seem much larger to me than they really are.

Regardless, I’ve found a lot of things that have piled up in my mind.

Getting everything done or handling everything with grace seems… well, impossible to me.

It’s all impossible.

And so this question has not been able to leave my head:

“Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14)

Because it sure seems too hard for me to handle.

But here’s a beautiful connection I’ve recently made:

If my Lord can handle it all,

And if He has promised to take my yoke and bear my burdens,

Then nothing is impossible for me when I partner with the Lord.

Sarah and Abraham both laughed when they heard they were getting a son, when it was biologically impossible.

Impossible.

And yet, it happened.

The Lord can make miracles happen all on His own.

I’ve had a few, tender, sacred moments in my life where I have seen these truly impossible miracles occur.

But more often, I see it more as a partnership.

A very, very, unfair and unequal partnership.

Where my load seems quite impossible. Mentally; physically; emotionally.

But I know that nothing is too hard for Him.

And so I rely on Him even more. I invite Him in. I tell Him the intricacies of what I’m facing.

And the cliche is true— the burdens are still there. The load is still as big as ever.

But I’m able to feel those moments of peace and relief as I endure.

With God, nothing is impossible.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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