It's been quite a heavy week. As we rapidly approach the arrival of our little blessing, I feel we are being reminded constantly of the sovereignty of the Lord and what a precious gift life is.
Today I ask that you would join me in praying for baby George. He was born on Friday after some serious complications with no heartbeat. They were able to resuscitate him and get him to another hospital where he could receive critical care, but it seems it will take a miracle for this little boy to live. I think what is hurting my heart the most is that it was nothing short of a miracle that he was conceived at all. Doctors told his parents that they would never have a baby unless God intervened. He did and baby George was conceived about 9 months ago.
This weekend my heart has been very heavy for baby George and his parents. So much so that I found myself going to bed on Saturday and waking up on Sunday begging the Lord for his life. As I sat in worship on Sunday morning, I offered my praise mixed in with a little bit of "please God, must you require this tragedy for Your glory?" I suppose sitting there and singing about His glory made me hope it was possible for Him to receive it without taking this life.
I don't know George's parents but from what I understand, they will likely allow their story to bring glory to Him whether baby George gets the chance to live on this earth or not. I cannot begin to understand His ways and I know I must yield to His perfect will and trust that He knows what is best. . . but for some reason I cannot stop begging, I cannot stop contending for this little life. I ask you to join with me this week in believing for completely restored health for this baby boy. Pray that his parents would be at peace (however absurd it sounds to have peace during a time like this) and would rest in knowing that He is good and He is faithful.
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