By Minister Sonya Hosey

I often tell women: You are like an onion.

Life adds layers—trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, burnout, church hurt, survival mode. We carry so much in our minds, bodies, and souls. But healing doesn’t happen all at once. God peels us back gently—layer by layer.

Some layers come off easily. Others bring tears. But with each one removed, God doesn’t just expose—He restores.

Mentally, He replaces chaos with clarity.

Emotionally, He turns silent suffering into strength.

Physically, He teaches us to rest and honor our bodies.

Spiritually, He calls us back—not for performance, but presence.

And in our soul, He uproots shame and plants purpose.

As each layer falls, God pours oil—not to hide the wound but to heal it. Therapy, prayer, sisterhood, and rest are tools He uses to make us whole.

“He restores my soul…” — Psalm 23:3

Sis, healing isn’t the pause before your purpose—it’s preparation for it.

You are not broken. You are becoming.

This is your season to breathe, reset, and walk forward—healed in every layer and whole in every way.

Step Into Your Healing and Wholeness

Start where you are.

Make the appointment.

Join the circle.

Take the walk.

Pray the prayer.

Drink the water.

Say yes to healing.

Let God meet you in every layer.

You are worthy. You are ready.

Walk boldly into your healing—whole, anointed, and becoming her.

Photo Courtesy of: Dwayne Joe, Unsplash

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