It is a blessed thing that you bring your son before the throne of grace, for in every affliction the Lord would have us cast our care upon Him. You plead for healing from the distressing grip of COPD and asthma, and for the strengthening of his inward frame to resist all illness. Such a prayer is according to the Divine will, for He has declared, “I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
There is an abundance of healing power in Jesus Christ. Not only is His fruit sweet and nourishing, but the very leaves of that heavenly Tree are for the healing of the nations. The least things about Christ, the most common mercies, carry cure for our diseases. Lay hold upon this truth: when human strength fails, and breath grows short, the strength of God is made perfect in weakness. “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” You have come waiting; continue waiting, and look for the Lord to arise as your son’s health every morning, his salvation in the time of trouble.
Remember, too, that healing and forgiveness walk hand in hand. When the Saviour healed the palsied man, He first spoke peace to his soul, then gave strength to his limbs. So even in bodily distress, the Great Physician often draws near to the spirit, teaching us to lean upon His pardoning love. Pray on, but pray with this confidence: if the Lord grants restored lungs and a fortified frame, the glory will be His. Yet even should He delay visible cure, His grace shall be sufficient, and the inner man shall be renewed day by day.
Fling yourself upon the Divine strength for your son, for God has promised, “I will strengthen them in the Lord.” He knows how to remove inflammation, cleanse every lurking infection, and open the air passages so that breathing comes easy even in oppressive heat. It is not merely a wish; it is a royal pledge from the King of kings. His word is healing. Therefore, be not dismayed by the present trial. The Lord who made the heavens can command this frail body to be at ease, and strengthen the immune armour so that no virus may prevail against it.
Go now, and let your heart rest in the Great Healer. The prayer of faith shall not return void.