Healing is a messy process. It’s full of starts and stops, breakthroughs and setbacks, and moments when silence feels safer than speaking out. But as I’ve learned, healing isn’t just a personal journey—it’s something powerful that happens when we step into vulnerability and let others see the work God is doing in us. Let’s talk about what it means to heal out loud and why your story matters.
Rediscovering Self-Worth in Silence
Sometimes, healing begins in silence. After taking a three-month break from podcasting, I found myself reflecting on who I am and what God has called me to do. It wasn’t easy. In the quiet, I had to face fears, disappointments, and patterns that were holding me back. But in that stillness, I rediscovered something important: I am worth saving, too.
Stepping back helped me hear truths I had forgotten. Listening to my own words from a past podcast reminded me that what I said back then wasn’t just for others—it was for me, too. Sometimes, God uses our own voice to minister to us in ways we didn’t expect.
Key Takeaways:
Healing isn’t silent; sharing your story can inspire others and heal you, too.
Vulnerability is a form of courage that leads to growth and joy.
True peace comes from wholeness, not the absence of struggle.
Setting boundaries is an act of self-love and necessary for growth.
Using your voice—no matter how messy—is an act of worship that glorifies God.
The Courage to Heal Out Loud
Sharing your story can feel risky, but it’s also freeing. Healing out loud isn’t about seeking attention—it’s about declaring that your journey matters. I was reminded of this when I heard Kanye West’s song God Is going viral years after its release. The lyrics are piercing the hearts of people, even unbelievers, showing how powerful a simple act of sharing can be.
Your story, no matter how messy, has the potential to touch lives. It’s not about having it all figured out—it’s about showing up, as you are, and trusting God to use your voice to bring hope to others.
Resilience Leads to Joy
Last year, I learned a hard but beautiful lesson: resilience leads to joy. Showing up, even when it felt impossible, brought a deeper sense of peace and purpose. Resilience isn’t about forcing yourself to keep going out of obligation—it’s about leaning on God and choosing joy in the process.
This year, my focus has shifted to peace, but not in the way we often think of it. Peace, or shalom, isn’t just a feeling—it’s wholeness. It’s the confidence that comes from knowing you are walking in God’s will, even when life feels chaotic.
Setting Boundaries for Growth
One of the hardest parts of my healing journey has been setting boundaries with people I love. Recognizing patterns of toxicity in relationships meant stepping back and protecting my own growth. It hurt deeply, but I knew it was necessary.
In the past, I would have gone silent, dissociated, and tried to move on. But this time, I allowed myself to feel the grief and surrender it to God. Healing isn’t about shutting down—it’s about confronting the pain and trusting Him to bring you through it.
Worshipping with Your Voice
God calls us to worship Him with everything we have, and for me, that includes my voice—not just in speaking but in sharing my story. Whether through a podcast, a prayer, or a vulnerable conversation, using your voice is an act of worship. It’s about offering your life, even the messy parts, to glorify Him.
Sometimes, it takes years for the seeds we plant to bear fruit. Just like Kanye West’s song is now touching hearts, your words can have a lasting impact, even if you don’t see it right away. Healing out loud is an act of faith, trusting that God will use your story to bring hope to others—and to yourself.
Final Thoughts
Healing is never easy, and it rarely looks the way we expect. But when we embrace the messy middle and let God lead, we discover a deeper joy, peace, and wholeness than we ever imagined.
So, let me remind you of this: "It’s the broken made whole that give the world hope." Don’t wait until you have it all together. Start sharing your story now. Speak out loud. Heal out loud. You are worth saving, too.
Let’s keep walking this journey together—one messy, beautiful step at a time.
💜Celeste
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