The Heart of Redemption
Let’s talk about something that touches all of us deeply — the heart. The Bible speaks often of the heart as the center of life, both physically and spiritually. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” So it’s no surprise that when we talk about congenital heart disease, we’re talking about something serious. Congenital heart disease is a group of conditions present at birth that affect the structure and function of the heart. It can come in many forms, over 30 different types, but the two main categories are cyanotic and acyanotic.
In cyanotic heart disease, the heart cannot carry enough oxygen in the blood. Babies may look bluish around the lips, toes, or fingers. They may feel breathless, tired, or faint. In acyanotic heart disease, the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood, but abnormally, often straining the heart or lungs. Over time, this can cause pulmonary hypertension and even heart failure. These are heavy words — breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, chest pain. Families who hear such diagnoses often carry an emotional burden that is as heavy as the physical struggle.
But here’s the good news: God cares about the heart, and His redemption touches every part of us — spirit, soul, and body. Many have failed to receive healing simply because they have not followed God’s method, which Romans 10:17 lays out so clearly: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” That means healing begins when we hear the truth of what Jesus has already accomplished.
The types of redemption in Scripture remind us that healing isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into God’s salvation plan. In Leviticus, we see rituals with cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop. Each points to Jesus: nailed to the wood, mocked with scarlet, cleansing applied with hyssop. The Old Testament was giving us a picture: Jesus bore sin and sickness together. Isaiah 53:4–5 says, “Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering … and by His wounds we are healed.” This isn’t theory. It’s redemption in action.
Jesus confirmed this everywhere He went. Matthew 4:23 says He preached the Kingdom and healed “every kind of sickness and disease.” Acts 10:38 adds that He healed “all who were oppressed of the devil.” Notice it doesn’t say “some” or “a few.” It says all. Healing isn’t a side issue — it’s a demonstration of the Kingdom. If Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8), then His will has not changed. Healing belongs to us today.
So where does congenital heart disease fit in? Right here: the same Jesus who opened blind eyes and restored paralyzed limbs has compassion for the heart that didn’t form as it should. Doctors can describe the symptoms — breathlessness, fatigue, fainting. They can diagnose the causes, whether it’s abnormal valves, missing chambers, or pressure in the lungs. They can treat it with surgery, medication, or long-term monitoring. But only God can re-create. Only God can make something brand new. Ezekiel 36:26 promises, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” That’s not just metaphor. The God who made the first heart can surely repair, strengthen, or even replace one that’s broken.
The problem isn’t whether God can. The real issue is whether we believe He will — for us, here and now. That’s why faith is vital. We don’t deny the symptoms, but we put God’s Word above them. We don’t wait to see healing first and then believe — we believe first, and then we see. Abraham held to the promise of God even when his body looked beyond repair (Rom. 4:20). We can do the same for the heart.
Walking the Path of Healing
Now let’s move from foundation to application. How do we take God’s promises and apply them specifically to congenital heart disease? Here’s a method built on the Word:
1. Hear the Word
Romans 10:17 says faith begins with hearing. If congenital heart disease is the diagnosis, start hearing Scriptures about healing and about the heart. Read aloud: “By His stripes you were healed” (1 Pet. 2:24). Say: “The Lord is the strength of my heart” (Ps. 73:26). Meditate on Ezekiel 36:26 about a new heart. God’s Word is living seed. When planted, it grows.
2. Believe in Your Heart
Belief is not a vague hope but a settled conviction. When doctors describe cyanotic or acyanotic defects, don’t let that be the last word. Believe that the cross was the final word. Jesus bore both sin and sickness. In John 10:10, He says, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come that they may have life.” Congenital disease is part of the “stealing” — Jesus came to restore life, even to the chambers and vessels of the heart.
3. Confess with Your Mouth
Faith is voice-activated. Say, “Healing belongs to me.” Say, “By His wounds I am healed.” Say, “God is giving me a new heart.” Confession doesn’t create reality — it aligns you with the reality of God’s Word. When you say what God says, you are holding fast your confidence instead of casting it away.
4. Expect the Harvest
Think of healing as seed planted. Symptoms may not vanish instantly. But God, the faithful farmer, makes His Word grow. Jesus promised that the Kingdom is like a seed that brings forth much fruit (John 12:24). Don’t watch the symptoms more than you watch the promise. Abraham grew strong by “looking unto the promise of God.” Add thanksgiving to your prayers, even before you see change.
5. Guard Against Doubt
Congenital conditions can bring lifelong complications: pulmonary hypertension, fainting, or heart failure. That’s why unbelief can whisper, “This is permanent.” But remember, permanence is God’s word, not the doctor’s. God’s promise of healing is eternal. Keep your mind on His Word, not on discouragement. Doubt may come, but you don’t have to entertain it.
6. Testimonies and Encouragement
Remember, countless have been healed even when little teaching on healing was given. God meets us in our weakness. A testimony I read told of someone who, after years of struggle, heard God say, “If you are willing, I will make you whole.” That moment of surrender opened the door. The same can happen today for someone facing congenital heart disease. A moment of release, a simple “Lord, I am willing,” can be enough.
A Pastoral Word
To the parent of a child with congenital heart disease, or to the adult living with it: God has not forgotten you. He is your Good Shepherd. He wants you whole. He is not teasing you with promises He cannot keep. He is faithful and just — justice demands He honor His Word. If He said, “By His stripes you were healed,” then it belongs to you. Take hold of it.
Yes, medicine may be part of the process — thank God for doctors, for surgeries, for treatments. But don’t stop there. Let your faith look higher. God can work through doctors, and He can also work miraculously. Either way, healing is from Him. Keep planting the seed, keep confessing, keep expecting. Healing belongs to you.
Closing Confession:
“Jesus bore my sicknesses and carried my pains. By His stripes I am healed. God is faithful and just. He is giving me a new heart, a strong heart, a whole heart. Congenital heart disease has no final authority in my life. The Lord is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. I receive healing now, in Jesus’ name.”
Join Me in a Prayer for Healing If you are looking for physical relief and a moment of spiritual peace, I invite you to pray along with me in this video. Let’s stand in faith together.
For more information on the types of heart defects, symptoms in children and adults, and modern treatment options, please visit the Mayo Clinic Guide to Congenital Heart Defects.
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About the Authors:
Tony and Lorna Egar are dedicated Christians based in Brisbane, Australia.
With a heart for seeing the sick made whole.
Lorna moves in a gift of healing that isn’t confined to church walls; she has witnessed God’s power touch lives in supermarkets, city parks, and everyday street encounters.
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