Autism Healing and Deliverance

Recently, I received a message from a parent who was struggling with the reality of believing God’s Word for healing but not yet seeing the symptoms leave. This is an honest struggle that many Christians face. And yet, there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. God’s love for us never wavers—whether we are strong in faith or wrestling with unbelief. His love is eternal, unchanging, and proved by the ultimate sacrifice: He gave His only Son to redeem us from the hands of the enemy.

When this parent expressed frustration that it seems like others receive healing so easily while they have been standing in faith for so long, I understood completely. Often, when people share testimonies, they focus on the victory rather than the intense battles they endured. Not because they are hiding anything, but because once God answers a prayer, the goodness of His victory is so overwhelming that it drowns out the pain of the process. It’s like Proverbs 13:12 says:

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”

This verse captures the difficulty of waiting and the overwhelming joy when the answer finally manifests.

The Reality of the Journey

I remember when Deborah McDermott, who had two sons with autism and saw them completely healed, shared her testimony. Even after Andrew Wommack prayed for them, it still took three to five years for all the symptoms to fall away. She described moments where it felt unbearable—like she was going to lose her mind from how hard things were before any of the symptoms began to fall away.

I, too, have shared in one of my videos just how bad things were for my son and me in the past. I used to pray for God to let me die in my sleep because the situation felt so hopeless. Before my son began shedding symptoms, things were so severe that 99.9% of parents in my position probably would have placed their child in an institution or group home. But the Lord told me not to give up. It was absolute hell on earth—he was man-sized, he would hurt me, destroy the house, the walls—everything. But I can tell you today, my son is still on his healing journey, but he is NOTHING like he was before. The symptoms have been falling away over time.

I pray that the church begins to see more and more instantaneous healing from ASD, and I want to make something very clear: healing does NOT have to take years. While some healings are progressive, there are also instantaneous healings. The Bible says in James 5:15, “The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.” Recovery sometimes means a process, but the Word of God is true regardless: “By His stripes, we were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) Our Good Father wants us to see it as done with the eyes of our heart!

Why Testimonies Often Focus on the Victory

I do not believe people intentionally gloss over the struggles when they share testimonies. Many times, we just don’t hear the full story in a short version. If you listen carefully, you will often hear that it took years in some cases, but that doesn’t mean it always has to. When we receive our breakthrough, the victory is so overwhelming and God’s goodness so immense that it makes the pain of the past pale in comparison.

Even in my own testimony, I have moments where I recall the depths of my struggle, but I don’t dwell there—because I want to glorify Christ. I want to focus on His faithfulness and power. That’s what happens when people receive their healing: the overwhelming love and goodness of God fill them with such life that they no longer dwell on how bad things were.

But we also need to acknowledge the reality of hope deferred, because many parents are still in the standing. It can feel like standing in faith forever and that can feel oppressive. And if that’s where you are, I encourage you: it’s okay to take a break from studying healing. Don’t stop reading the Word, but maybe shift your focus to studying the love of God or your identity in Christ. Give your feelings to Him—He already knows them—and let Him strengthen you.

No Condemnation—Only Encouragement

There is NO condemnation in Christ. If you struggle, if you waver, if you have moments of doubt—God is not angry with you. He is walking with you, leading you into victory. When the father of the demon-possessed boy in Mark 9:24 cried out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Jesus didn’t rebuke him—He helped him. And He will help you, too.

Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17), and He is faithful to lead us and keep us in faith. Healing is part of our salvation, purchased by Jesus Christ. We have the power of the Holy Spirit within us, and as Peter said in Acts 3:6, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

So, Father, we thank You for the healing power of Jesus Christ in us. We freely receive, and we freely give. We declare that the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder must fall away now in Jesus’ name. We declare that our children are set free from ASD and will fulfill every purpose and plan You have for them. Hallelujah! In Jesus Christ’s holy and mighty name, Amen!

Encouragement for the Journey

Your hope is not in vain. God is with you, and He will complete what He has begun. Whether healing comes instantly or progressively, the Word of God is unchanging: by His stripes, we were healed.

Be encouraged. The tree of life is coming.