Author and pastor Max Lucado has been diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm and requests prayers.
Pastor Max Lucado said he is “trusting our heavenly Father” in the days ahead as he battles the “serious” condition.
Lucado, leader of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, recently shared the news on his website, “Though surgery is a possibility, none is planned at the moment. The current strategy is to wait, watch, and pray that the aneurysm doesn’t increase any further in size. I am maintaining my normal routines and commitments; my ministry is undisturbed by this news.”
The 66-year-old author said he feels “fine” and is “under the care of an outstanding medical team” and “in the hands of a good God.”
Johns Hopkins defines an ascending aortic aneurysm as an “abnormal bulging and weakening in your aorta at the point before the curve.”
“If an aortic aneurysm ruptures, it can cause life-threatening bleeding. An aneurysm at risk for rupture needs surgical repair,” it notes.
Lucado tested positive for COVID-19 in July despite being vaccinated. He has since recovered and has returned to his duties at the church.
Following his announcement, Lucado received an outpouring of support on Twitter, with many sending up prayers for the pastor.
Lucado is about to release of his latest book, You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, it reflects on God’s sovereignty amid difficult circumstances.