Healing the Whole Person: A Call to Body, Mind, and Soul

The Sacred Work of Restoration through God’s Design

There are moments in life when the ache of this world becomes too loud to ignore.

when anxiety won’t let up, when the body is burdened, when the soul feels numb.

And in those moments, many whisper a desperate question:

“God, is there healing for me?”

And the answer from Heaven has never changed: Yes.

But healing, real healing, the kind that frees, restores, and transforms.

is not surface-level. It’s whole.

It’s body. It’s mind. It’s soul.

God’s Design Was Always Wholeness

In Genesis, before the fall, humanity was whole.

Walking with God in perfect communion

Caring for the earth and receiving nourishment

At peace within themselves, unashamed, unburdened

But sin fractured what God made whole.

And ever since, humanity has been trying to heal with only part of the equation.

We medicate the body but neglect the soul.

We quote scripture but suppress trauma.

We hustle for success but ignore the silent cries of our spirit.

But the Healer we follow, Jesus, He restored people in fullness.

Jesus Healed the Whole Person

He didn’t just touch lepers’ skin, He restored their dignity.

He didn’t just cast out demons, He clothed people in peace.

He didn’t just say, “Your faith has healed you”, He also said,

“Go and sin no more,”

“Be made whole,”

“Daughter, your faith has saved you.”

Jesus was never in the business of symptom relief.

He came for transformation.

And that’s the call today, for every believer, every servant, and yes, every healer:

To stop treating people in pieces and start restoring them in wholeness.

The Call to Heal is Still Alive

Maybe you’ve felt it too, that pull in your spirit.

Not just to speak or serve, but to heal.

To care for the whole person:

To learn the herbs God placed in the earth as medicine

To pray with authority over anxiety and trauma

To teach rest, stillness, and self-awareness

To offer coaching, care, counsel, and compassion

To create sacred space for others to become whole again

If that stirring is in you, it’s not random.

It’s a mantle.

Healing Ministry is Not Just a Role, It’s a Response

Healing ministry is not for the elite. It’s not for those with perfect faith or polished resumes.

It’s for those who’ve tasted brokenness.

and still believe God restores.

It’s for those who know how it feels to cry alone,

and now want to walk with someone else through their night.

It’s for those who see beyond symptoms,

who know that spiritual oppression can wear the face of depression,

that chronic fatigue can come from emotional trauma,

and that sometimes what someone needs isn’t a sermon, it’s touch, presence, truth, and a cup of healing tea.

Body. Mind. Soul.

This is the ministry God is raising in this hour.

And it will not fit neatly into one box.

Because His Spirit is not confined.

Some will lay hands.

Some will counsel.

Some will distill oils and herbs.

Some will coach.

Some will sit and cry with the wounded.

Some will teach others how to rest, breathe, detox, journal, or pray.

All will heal.

Are You One of Them?

If this stirs you… maybe it’s because you are one of them.

A healer in the hands of the Healer.

A voice of restoration. A vessel of oil. A prophet of peace.

This is the vision behind Ernest Healing Ministry, a sacred branch of Ernest Living Co.

It is not a brand. It is an altar.

A place where wholeness is pursued, and healing is made accessible.

Not just for those who believe.

But for those who don’t even know what healing feels like anymore.

💬 Final Thought:

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need a certificate to start walking in your calling. But if you feel the pull, start moving. Study. Pray. Ask questions. Build the altar. Prepare the oil. Learn the herbs. Make space.

The world is groaning for healing.

And you carry the answer, not just in your words, but in your life.

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Healing Journey

Because healing isn’t instant, and you’re not alone.

There’s something no one tells you when you’re desperate for healing:

It’s not just about feeling better.

It’s about becoming.

When I first started my healing journey, I thought it would be more like flipping a switch, pray, cry, rest, and move on. But healing doesn’t work like that. If you’re in the thick of it, wondering why it’s taking so long or why it still hurts, I want to share with you a few things I wish someone had told me.

1. Healing is not linear.

Some days you’ll feel like you’re finally free, and then something triggers you, and you’re back in the tears, the questions, the doubt. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. Healing often looks like spirals, not straight lines. Progress happens in the small steps you take to show up for yourself every day.

2. You can’t do it alone.

I used to think I had to pray harder, be stronger, or “get over it.” But God didn’t create us to heal in isolation. I needed safe spaces, mentors, community, counseling, and eventually coaching. Healing flourishes in relationship. You don’t have to carry it all. You’re not weak for needing help. You’re wise.

3. Your story matters, even the messy parts.

There are parts of my life I once felt ashamed of, seasons I wanted to hide. But I’ve learned that those very chapters are the ones God uses most to bring healing to others. Your story isn’t just something you survive. It’s something God can redeem. Every tear, every scar, has purpose.

4. Healing takes intention, not just time.

Time alone doesn’t heal wounds. What you do with the time matters. I had to learn how to process pain, challenge lies I believed, unlearn survival patterns, and invite God into the hard places. That’s when real healing began.

5. There is hope, even here.

If you’re in a place where it still hurts, please don’t give up. Healing is possible. There’s more ahead of you than what’s behind. And the best part? You don’t have to walk this road alone.

💬 Final Thought:

If this resonates with you, maybe it’s time to stop walking in circles and start walking in purpose. Coaching changed how I saw myself, my story, and my next steps. It might be your next step too.

When You Feel Stuck: 5 Signs It’s Time for Coaching

Author: Peggy L. Ernest | Ernest Living Coaching

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right, yet going nowhere?

You pray. You plan. You push. But still… something’s not moving.
Maybe you’re not broken, maybe you’re just stuck. And being stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing, it might mean it’s time for support.

As a faith-based coach, I’ve walked with women who were strong, spiritual, and successful on the outside, but silently stagnant within. Coaching isn’t about fixing you. It’s about partnering with you so you can break through, grow deeper, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Here are 5 signs it may be time to invite coaching into your journey:

1. You feel like you're circling the same mountain.

No matter how much you pray or plan, you keep ending up in the same emotional or spiritual space. You know there’s more, but you can’t seem to access it.

Coaching helps you identify root causes, patterns, and limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in cycles.

2. You have clarity about your calling, but fear is louder than faith.

You sense what God is calling you to do, but doubts and insecurities whisper louder. You feel overwhelmed, unsure, and paralyzed by what could go wrong.

A coach walks beside you, helping you silence fear and step out in obedience and boldness.

3. You’re pouring into everyone else, but feel spiritually and emotionally empty.

You encourage others, serve faithfully, and carry a lot… but deep down, you're depleted. Your soul feels tired, and you long to be poured into too.

Coaching creates a sacred space where YOU can be seen, heard, supported, and spiritually nourished.

4. You know what you should do, but you're stuck in procrastination.

You have the vision. The passion. Maybe even the plan. But you're not executing. Something invisible is holding you back, and you don’t know how to break through.

Coaching helps you unlock momentum through accountability, mindset shifts, and purpose-driven action steps.

5. You sense God is doing something new, but you need help discerning the next step.

You feel the winds of change, but clarity hasn’t come. You're unsure whether it's time to wait, move, pivot, or release.

A coach helps you pause, pray, reflect, and move forward in alignment with God’s will, not just your willpower.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Stuck seasons are sacred spaces where God invites us to lean in and get real. If any of these signs resonated with you, I want to personally invite you to consider coaching, not as a luxury, but as an investment in the purpose, peace, and power God has already placed inside you.

Let’s journey together.

👉🏽 Book a Discovery Session info@ernestliving.ca.
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Becoming a Voice for Healing and Hope

By Peggy L. Ernest

Founder, Ernest Living Co.

There’s something stirring in me, something I can’t quite ignore anymore.

It’s the sense that healing, real healing, isn’t just something that happens privately in our rooms, in our journals, or at the altar. Healing also needs to happen in our communities, in our systems, and in our shared spaces.

I don’t have all the answers.

I’m not a politician or a public figure.

But I’m a woman of faith. I care. And I feel called to stand in the gap, to be a voice where silence has gone on too long.

Lately, I’ve been praying a lot about what it means to truly live with purpose. Not just to survive. Not just to go to church and go home. But to live earnestly, with intention, with courage, and with compassion.

That’s what Earnest Living is about for me.

It’s about using my story, my experiences, my faith, and even my pain to serve others.

It’s about bringing light to dark places.

It’s about speaking when it would be easier to stay quiet.

I’ve applied for a few roles where I can be part of that kind of work. roles where voices like mine can be heard and where people who are often overlooked can be seen. I’m still waiting to hear back. But whether I’m chosen or not, my heart remains the same.

I believe in showing up.

I believe in healing.

And I believe that faith has something powerful to say about justice, dignity, and community care.

Maybe you’re in a waiting season too.

Maybe you’re wondering if your voice matters.

Let me tell you: It does.

Even before you’re “official,” God can use you.

Even before doors open, you can prepare, pray, and position yourself to walk through them.

This blog is just the beginning. I don’t know what all is ahead, but I know who goes before me.

Thanks for walking this journey with me.

Let’s live it, earnestly.

Peggy L. Ernest

Founder, Ernest Living Co.