Supernatural Progress

UPDATE: The PICU doctor just came in with the results of Luke's oxygen test and he did great! The doctor walked in and had a big smile and said, "Well, I'm pleasantly surprised. His oxygen levels look beautiful! His lungs are functioning well!" From here...they will turn all the support back up to full levels and allow him to rest the remainder of the day. Tomorrow they will continue with tests...and continue to be absolutely overwhelmed by his Supernatural Progress! Pray for growing pulmonary veins, strong blood flow through the lungs and a lot of pee! By the way, the pee prayers are being answered like crazy! They are saying his kidneys are perfect and that he has become a peeing machine! 

Before I begin, I want to send a big congrats to Dr. Mascio and his family as he and his wife welcomed their new daughter to this world this morning.

My great friend and pastor at Great Oaks Ministries, Troy Long, has continuously prayed the words Supernatural Progress. Well...this morning I believe we have seen results. The cardio team is quite surprised by the past 24 hours and could not be more pleased. Luke's lungs are looking much better as the fluid is leaving his body. They are also seeing blood flow through the pulmonary veins, which is something that we have asked people to specifically pray for.

Dr. Austin's words last week were along the lines of not giving him a chance, or very pessimistic, but today, he clearly says that he is cautiously optimistic. That is a sweet song to a mommy and daddy. Luke is taking small steps up this large mountain, but he is a fighter!

Leah Hayes text me late last night and told me I better sing The Blood to Luke before the doctors came in this morning. So...when I entered his room this morning, I leaned down to his little ear and we worshiped together.

The Blood Will Never Lose It's Power - Crystal Lewis

VERSE 1

The blood that Jesus shed for me, way back on Calvary;

It's that blood that gives me strength from day to day,

It will never lose its power. 

CHORUS

It reaches to the highest mountain. it flows to the lowest valley.

The blood that gives me strength from day to day,

It will never lose its power. 

VERSE 2

It soothes my doubts and calms my fears, it dries all my tears.

The blood that gives me strength from day to day,

It will never lose its power.

As Luke climbs from the valley to the mountain, God is the same! He will never leave you or forsake you and He will hold strong to His promises! Here is another song that speaks about the presence of our God:

God on the Mountain - The McKamey's

VERSE 1

Life is easy when you're up on the mountain

And you've got peace of mind like you've never known.

But then things change and you're down in the valley.

Don't lose faith for you're never alone.

CHORUS

For the God on the mountain is still God in the valley.

When things go wrong, He'll make it right.

And the God of the good times is still God in the bad times.

The God of the day is still God in the night.

VERSE 2

You talk of faith when you're up on the mountain.

Oh but the talk comes easy when life's at its best.

But it's down in the valley of trials and temptation

That's when faith is really put to the test.

Luke has some very big tests coming up this week. In just a few minutes, his oxygen support through the ECMO will be turned down and his lungs will be tested to see if they can support themselves. Every doctor has said they do not expect this to go well today and just want to get a measure so they can set goals for his lungs. I go to a Higher Power and claim that Luke's little lungs will experience Supernatural Progress as the Lord receives glory and praise for His work. I praise Him ahead of time for the work that He has already started! So...here is something specific to pray for...great blood flow through the lungs! Pray that in the name of Jesus!

 

In addition, we still need more fluid to drain...so pee Luke pee! The BIG mountain is still the pulmonary veins, and even though they saw blood flow there this morning, they need to grow. I serve a God who created the entire universe...He is great at making veins! Pray for the growth of the pulmonary veins in Jesus name!

 

The rest of the day Kristin and I will sit here next to our son anxiously awaiting all the reports from the oxygen levels. While we sit, we will pray for our son, but our hearts are in prayer for a few more specific families as well. Join me in praying for my great friend Sarah Gardner, you can read her story here: www.caringbridge.org/visit/sarahgardner, our new friend Rhyan Beverly, you can read her story here: www.caringbridge.org/visit/rhyanbeverly, and our friend Crystal Wright as she delivers her beautiful baby boy today!

 

We serve an amazing God, and since I am on a song kick today I will leave you with one more:

 

Our God - Chris Tomlin

 

VERSE

Water You turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind

There’s no one like You, none like You

Into the darkness You shine, out of the ashes we rise

There’s no one like You, none like You

CHORUS

Our God is greater, our God is stronger

God You are higher than any other

Our God is Healer, awesome in power

Our God, Our God

BRIDGE

And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?

And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?

What can stand against?

Holy Spirit, dwell in Luke's room. Bring the touch of Jesus, and expose Yourself through Supernatural Progress! 

-- Benson