Autism Healing and Deliverance

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” – Romans 1:17

The Word of God teaches us that we are called to walk from faith to faith—not just in salvation, but in every aspect of life, including healing. Many times, when we talk about healing, we only focus on the moment of healing itself. But what happens after? What does it mean to live by faith once healing comes?

Take the man in Acts 14:8-10. He had been crippled from birth, never walked, and was dependent on begging for survival. His entire identity was built around being crippled. But in a moment, through faith in Jesus Christ, he was healed! Imagine what happened next—suddenly, he had to navigate an entirely different life. No longer a beggar, he had to trust God to provide. He had to learn skills, find work, and integrate into a society that had only ever known him as a crippled man. His healing didn’t just change his body; it required him to step into a new identity and trust God for what came next.

The same is true today. Healing requires faith—not just faith to receive, but faith to walk in it. And for some, the greatest battle isn’t the healing itself, but letting go of an identity that has been shaped by sickness.

From Identity in Autism to Identity in Christ: A Journey of Faith

Mrs. Mom’s days were structured around Dear Son’s needs. From the moment she woke up, her mind was filled with schedules—therapy appointments, special education meetings, dietary plans, and navigating his unpredictable emotional outbursts. Dear Daughter often took a quiet backseat to it all, and Mr. Dad did his best to provide for the family, but exhaustion hung in the air like a thick fog.

Their life revolved around autism. Their friendships were built within autism support groups. Their social media feeds were filled with autism awareness, fundraising events, and conversations with other parents who shared their struggles. Their finances were entangled in government assistance, scholarships, and therapies that made life just a little more manageable.

But something in Mrs. Mom’s heart had been stirring. She had been crying out to God for years, but the prayers felt hollow. Was this really the abundant life Jesus promised? Could it really be His will for her son to struggle like this? To suffer? To be tormented? She had always been taught that God had a purpose in everything, even in sickness, but something about that never sat right with her.

One day, in desperation, she opened her Bible and read words she had somehow never fully seen before: “Jesus healed them all.” (Matthew 12:15). “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8). “By His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5). Healing. Restoration. Freedom.

A fire ignited in her spirit. Had she been believing a lie? She dove deeper, and it was undeniable—Jesus healed every sickness, every disease, every affliction. He put people back in their right minds. He never told anyone to embrace their suffering. He delivered them.

The truth was clear, but now the real battle began—the battle in her mind. The enemy whispered, What will your friends think? You’ll offend them. You’ll lose your whole community. They will accuse you of not loving your son as he is. But you’re dependent on government assistance? Who will you be if you’re not your Dear Son’s full-time caretaker? Fear clawed at her heart. If she truly believed in Christ’s healing provision, it meant letting go of the identity she had built.

She had spent years as “Autism Mom.” What would she be without that title? What if Dear Son was healed—what would she do then? She had never worked outside the home. Their finances depended on disability benefits. If her son no longer needed those services, how would they survive?

One night, as she sat alone in the living room, she whispered through tears, “Lord, this is my biggest struggle. I believe Your Word, but I don’t know how to let go. Help me overcome. Help me trust You.”

And the Holy Spirit reminded her: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18-19).

Faith rose in her heart. She wasn’t an “Autism Mom.” She was a daughter of the King. Her son wasn’t autistic—he was a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made, and the enemy had stolen his health. But Jesus came to restore it.

Mrs. Mom made a decision. She would stand on God’s Word, no matter the cost. If she lost friends, so be it. If she lost financial support, God would provide. “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19). One day at a time, one promise at a time, she would walk by faith.

She looked at Dear Son and saw him not as the world had labeled him, but as God saw him—healed, whole, restored.

And that changed everything.

Walking From Faith to Faith

The above story was a hypothetical yet realistic one. The moment she embraces the truth of healing, the battle intensifies. Doubts and fears flood her mind.

• “What will my friends say?”
• “Will they accuse me of not loving my son as he is?”
• “What if we lose our government aid?”
• “Who will I be if I’m not Dear Son’s full-time caretaker?”

Mrs. Mom realizes that the weight of their entire identity has been in Dear Son’s diagnosis, not in Christ. Their life has been built around autism, not the Word of God. Their security has come from government assistance and a predictable routine, not from walking from faith to faith.

But Jesus said:

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” – Matthew 6:34

Healing is not just a physical event; it is a total transformation. It requires letting go of the old and embracing the new.

God says:

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” – Isaiah 43:18-19

Yes, stepping into healing may mean losing friends. It may mean leaving support groups that no longer align with God’s truth. It may mean trusting God for provision instead of government aid. But the just shall live by faith.

Final Thoughts: Where is Your Identity?

For those standing in faith for healing, the biggest question is not “Will God heal?”—because His Word has already answered that. The question is: “Are you willing to step into healing, even if it costs you everything?”

Healing requires faith. Not just faith to receive, but faith to live in it.

• Faith that God will provide, even if assistance stops.
• Faith that God will bring new, faith-filled friendships.
• Faith that your life is not over when your role as a caretaker changes—God is doing a new thing!
• Faith that Jesus is Lord over your child’s destiny, not a diagnosis.

If you are struggling with unbelief, there is no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1). God’s heart is to bring you from faith to faith, revealing His righteousness in your life.

So take the step. Believe. And keep walking—from faith to faith.