Is There Anything Too Hard for God?

On the night of July 10, 2025, I came across a deeply moving story shared by a family affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas. The floods had struck suddenly and violently on the morning of July 4th—a day meant for celebration, marked by independence, family gatherings, and joy. Instead, communities faced overwhelming tragedy as historic flash floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, submerging homes, camps, and entire neighborhoods. With over 100 lives lost, many still missing, families shattered, hearts broken, and a region in unimaginable grief, the weight of the tragedy settled heavily on anyone who cared to follow the events from Central Texas. Sitting quietly in my living room, the depth of the family's loss and the broader tragedy of the floods from July 3-4, gripped my heart, and tears began to flow freely. 

Camp Mystic, a cherished haven for generations, became an epicenter of sorrow with profound loss—but the grief didn't stop there. Surrounding communities, families, children, parents, and neighbors bore the unrelenting force of nature’s fury. This tragedy is one among many painful events unfolding around us, reminding us how desperately our world needs God's intervention and mercy. As I read story after story—each one brimming with unbearable pain and loss—I wept and cried out, pleading, “God, answer us. Comfort the families. Lord, how will these precious souls live through such agony?”

In desperation, I cried out boldly, speaking to the elements of creation: "Earth, waters, release those you are still holding. Return the missing to their families. Elements of creation, hear the voice of your Creator and obey!" I believe deeply that nature itself, formed by the Word of God, can yield to His command. 

Scripture supports this boldness. As it is written in Revelation 20:13 (NKJV):

"The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works." 

Job 38:12 (NKJV) also reminds us:

"Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place?"

Creation itself listens to the voice of God. One survivor shared that in the chaos of the flash flood, as he clung to a tree, he pleaded with it not to let go—not to be swept away by the raging waters. Miraculously, that tree held firm until rescue came. It was as if creation itself, by the mercy of God, responded to a desperate prayer. Psalm 24:1-2 (NKJV) further declares, 

"The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters." 

It is my normal routine to play the Bible in the background while I sleep. That night, amid my tears and prayers, Scripture continued softly playing. I hold a deep conviction that the Word of God is God Himself—for the Bible declares in John 1:1 (NKJV), 

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." 

So as I let Scripture resound in the background while I sleep, I do so with the expectation and faith that it invokes the very presence of God in my environment, filling every corner with His power, comfort, and peace. I believe deeply in the transformative power of Scripture—the Word of God is a light that overcomes darkness and a shield against despair.

When dawn broke, I awoke to these words from Jeremiah 32:27 (NKJV) ringing clearly: 

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?"  

It was as if God Himself was speaking directly to my heart. Hearing this verse upon waking up compelled me to read the entire chapter afresh. As I did, several passages resonated deeply, echoing the pain, the questions, and the hope I felt in the wake of this tragedy. Jeremiah spoke of siege ramps built against cities, low-lying lands overtaken, the devastation brought by enemies and hardships. I saw a direct connection to the floodwaters devastating the Hill Country. Yet Jeremiah also boldly proclaimed the promise of restoration, even amid destruction.  What gave me tremendous hope of restoration is from Jeremiah 32:43–44 (see below). God declares that fields will be bought again, deeds will be signed and witnessed, and fortunes will be restored—even in those same devastated places.

Jeremiah 32:43–44 (NIV): "Once more fields will be bought in this land of which you say, ‘It is a desolate waste, without people or animals, for it has been given into the hands of the Babylonians.’ Fields will be bought for silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed and witnessed in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem, in the towns of Judah and in the towns of the hill country, of the western foothills and of the Negev, because I will restore their fortunes, declares the LORD."

As I read these words, chills ran through me. God was declaring a promise of renewal even as destruction was still fresh. The parallels felt overwhelming—Hill Country, low-lying lands (as stated in the New King James Version of Jeremiah 32:44) devastated, yet a clear promise that restoration would come. Just as Jeremiah was called to buy land amid disaster as an act of faith, so too, in our devastation, we are called to cling to hope, trust in God’s promise, and prepare our hearts and hands to rebuild.

God knows the depth of our sorrow. He sees every tear, feels every loss, and hears every desperate prayer. But He also invites us to see beyond the immediate tragedy. He calls us to remember who He is—the God of all creation, the God of impossible miracles, the God who rebuilds from ruins, restores from devastation, and breathes life into places of death.

Central Texas, this tragedy has shaken us to our core. We may wrestle with questions—Is this punishment? Is it the result of human choices, or simply the uncontrollable fury of nature? Some things remain a mystery, and not every ‘why’ will be answered on this side of eternity. Yet, in the midst of our questions, pain, and searching, the Lord is still speaking: “Is anything too hard for Me?” Our tears are not wasted. Our prayers are not unheard. Even now, the elements must yield to His authority. The earth must release those it holds. The waters must give up their hidden. God’s promise still stands, sealed and unbroken.

As we mourn, let us also hold onto hope. Let us prepare to rebuild, knowing the deeds of restoration have already been signed in Heaven, witnessed by angels, sealed by the blood of Christ, and destined to manifest among us.

Today, in our sorrow, let us boldly declare: “Nothing is too hard for our God.” May He comfort every grieving heart, return every missing soul, and fulfill His promise of restoration over the Central Texas Hill Country.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we cry out to You in deep anguish. We lift every grieving family, every missing loved one, every broken heart. We declare Your Word over the land, waters, and communities affected: Let restoration come swiftly, Lord. Heal the land, comfort Your people, and let every missing person be found. You are God Almighty—is anything too hard for You? Fulfill Your Word among us, Lord. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Confession: Today, I choose to believe that nothing is impossible for my God. I trust His promise to restore and renew, even in places that seem utterly devastated. My God still reigns.