The Detour Episode: When Disappointment Turns Into a Triple Blessing

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn.

You plan your steps. You prepare your schedule. You do everything right. And then—out of nowhere—you find yourself on a detour you didn’t ask for.

This post is my testimony and encouragement to you: every disappointment carries a hidden blessing, and when you don’t quit in the detour, God can do exceedingly more than you imagined.

When Everything Feels Like It’s Going Wrong at Once

A few weeks ago, several frustrating situations collided at the same time.

First, my truck failed an emissions test. That meant I couldn’t renew my registration. No renewal meant stress, delays, and the risk of tickets. Repairs were attempted, parts were replaced, and yet the check engine light stayed on. Nothing seemed to work.

At the same time, I had ordered a new phone—something I truly needed for work, filming, and daily operations. After delays, missed deliveries, and countless calls, I was notified that my phone had been delivered and signed for… even though no one in my home received it.

Yes. My phone was stolen.

Imagine your car not cooperating, your work tools not arriving, and your old phone barely functioning—all at once. It felt like too much.

Yet something surprising happened.

I was calm.

Choosing Faith Over Frustration

Instead of spiraling into anger, I kept declaring:

“Everything is working out in my favor.”

I didn’t deny the disappointment. I didn’t pretend it didn’t hurt. But I refused to let frustration control my spirit.

I prayed. I surrendered. I trusted God.

Even when I didn’t see how things would resolve, I chose peace over panic and reminded myself that God sees what I cannot see.

The Detour Was Doing More Than I Realized

Here’s what I didn’t understand at the time.

The miles I was driving back and forth—trying to fix my truck, checking phone stores, filing reports—were exactly the miles needed for my truck’s system to reset.

Without realizing it, the detour was fixing the very problem that started the stress.

Eventually, the check engine light turned off. The truck passed emissions. The registration was renewed.

But the blessing didn’t stop there.

From Disappointment to Triple Blessing

After weeks of frustration, I decided to change direction. I switched carriers.

And that’s when everything shifted.

Not only did I get the phone I originally wanted… I received three brand-new, premium phones:

Google Pixel 10 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro

Samsung S25 FE

No down payment. No stress. No compromise.

What began as disappointment ended in overflow.

God didn’t just replace what was lost—He multiplied it.

The Power of Your Words

Life will test you. Delays will come. Things will fall apart.

But what you declare in those moments matters.

When you speak faith instead of fear, peace instead of panic, and trust instead of frustration, you make room for God to work.

Don’t quit before the miracle. Don’t bleed on people who didn’t hurt you. Don’t allow disappointment to dictate your character.

Questions for Reflection

1. What is your current disappointment?

2. Could there be a seed of blessing hidden inside it?

Sometimes the very thing that feels like a setback is positioning you for something better than you planned.

A Final Word of Encouragement

If you’re feeling overwhelmed… If life feels heavy… If you’re tempted to give up…

It’s all working out in your favor.

You may not see how. You may not understand why. But God is in control.

Stay surrendered. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful.

The detour has purpose.

Ready for Guidance in Your Season?

If you feel called to work with me as your mentor and guide during this season of your life, I would be honored to support you.

Visit: https://www.maryamsjoyfullife.com

You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting the process. And remember—your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

Pray About Everything — Even the Small Things

 

What’s up wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people?

How are you all doing today?

It’s a beautiful day, and I’m genuinely excited to write this because I noticed something powerful today—something that many of us can easily overlook.

Sometimes situations feel manageable. We think, “As long as I reach out to the right people, it’ll eventually get handled.” And often, that’s where we stop. But today reminded me why we should never stop at human effort alone.

A Simple Situation… With a Big Lesson

This morning, I found myself locked out of my company’s website. Not intentionally—but because I recently upgraded my phone. My old phone, which had all my security access, was turned in, and suddenly I needed to reset everything.

That meant I had to submit a request to the tech department.

Now, from experience, I already knew how this usually goes. The last time I dealt with something like this, it took three days of follow-ups and persistence before it was resolved. So this time, after submitting my case, I prepared myself mentally to wait… and wait… and keep checking.

Then I Did Something Different

During my morning devotion, I paused and prayed.

I simply said, “God, thank You because You are God. Please help me. Touch the right people so this can be handled in a timely manner.”

And let me tell you—within hours, the issue was resolved.

The last time it took days.

This time, after prayer, it took hours.

That Made Me Think…

What if I hadn’t prayed?

I already knew how long it could take. But prayer changed the timing. God moved the right people to act on my behalf.

And that’s the encouragement I want to share with you today.

A Gentle Question for You

Is there something in your life right now where:

You’ve made the calls

You’ve sent the emails

You’ve reached out to the right people

And now… you’re just waiting?

Have you also prayed and asked God to move on your behalf—to align the timing, touch hearts, and cause things to work out smoothly?

Pray About Everything

Today’s message is simple:

Pray about everything.

Not just the big, overwhelming situations—but also the ones you think you can handle on your own. God is always working behind the scenes, and when we invite Him in, things shift.

I want to stay in the habit of asking God for help in every situation—big or small—because life flows better when we let Him lead.

As You Go About Your Day…

Give thanks.

Surrender your plans.

Offer both the things you understand and the things you don’t to God.

Ask Him to take control and cause everything to work out beautifully, according to His divine plan for you.

Have a blessed day 🤍

And remember, I’m here to support you if you need more personalized guidance.

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Juggling Baby and Business Without Quitting

 

I’m so happy and grateful for today. Thank you for checking out Maryam’s Joyful Life 💛

Right now, I’m sitting here with my sweet baby while she happily watches her favorite show—Cocomelon TV. She loves it. Every episode. On repeat. And honestly, watching her enjoy these little moments fills my heart.

It’s just the two of us at home today, and as I sit here holding her, I’ve been reflecting on the last few hours—maybe the last four hours, actually. I had business to take care of. Real responsibilities. Clients depending on me. Partnerships that require focus. And at the same time, I’m a mother first.

During the first wave of business tasks, my baby was asleep. I gently placed her on the bed and went to handle my clients. Even while working, my mind stayed on her. Is she okay? Is she about to wake up? What if she starts crying? That quiet anxiety followed me the entire time. Still, I showed up. I handled the work. I didn’t quit.

The second business task required even more focus—a partnership where I couldn’t afford distractions because I was responsible not only for my clients, but for serving another business’s clients too. Again, the anxiety lingered. My baby slept peacefully the entire time. And I got through it.

I’ll be honest—it would have been easier to stop everything. To say, “This is too much. I’ll do it later.” The back-and-forth between motherhood and business can feel overwhelming. For some people, that anxiety alone would be enough to quit for the day.

Maybe you’re in a similar place right now.

Maybe you feel like you’re juggling too much—parenting, work, responsibilities, expectations—and it feels heavy. If that’s you, here’s the encouragement I want to leave you with today:

Don’t quit. Just keep going.

Do the best you can with what you have right now. If you have to juggle, then juggle. That doesn’t make you a failure. It makes you resilient. Progress doesn’t always look neat. Sometimes it looks like moving back and forth, adjusting, pausing, and continuing anyway.

Take advantage of the moments when you can focus fully—when the baby is resting, when help is available, when the space is quiet. Learn. Build. Grow. Because there will be times when you have to juggle—and when that time comes, you’ll already know what to do.

And maybe it’s not business for you.

Maybe it’s a situation in your life that feels overwhelming. Maybe you don’t even know where to start. Hear this clearly: you have within you the strength to handle what you’re facing. You are not alone. God is with you. And if God is with you, who can be against you? No one.

Pray. Trust God. Then take action—right where you are, with what you have. Don’t exhaust yourself worrying about what’s missing. Use what’s already in your hands and trust God with the rest.

I promise you, there will come a moment—just like this one—where you’ll sit back, smile, and think, “Wow. Look at everything I made it through. Look at what I accomplished.” And you’ll feel peace.

So don’t quit. Keep going. I’m praying that God grants you favor, clarity, and success.

Before you go, I want to leave you with this question:

What is that one thing you could be doing right now that you’re waiting for the “perfect time” to start?

Get up and do it. There will never be a perfect time. You create it—right now.

If you’d like to work with me one-on-one, I do have opportunities available.

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Thank you for being here. You’ve got this. 

The Giant Is Smaller Than You Think

 

Hello, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people 💛

It’s a brand-new year, and I am genuinely excited. It’s still January, and we’re still moving forward. What a blessing. How are you feeling today? How is life treating you? I truly hope you’re doing well and feeling encouraged.

I want to share something that’s been on my heart because I know I’m not the only one who experiences this.

Isn’t it interesting how our minds work when we have something to do? The moment we assign difficulty to a task—whether it’s following up with a client, cleaning the house, doing laundry, or even washing dishes—we suddenly feel heavy. Instead of feeling motivated or excited to get it done, we feel overwhelmed. Our minds start telling us stories: It’s going to take too long. I don’t have time. I’ll do it later.

And even when we technically do have the time, the heaviness still creeps in.

The truth is, the mind can play tricks on us.

Recently, I had to follow up with some clients who had returned from vacation. A few things happened during their trip that needed to be addressed. In my mind, I kept thinking about how long the conversation would take and how much energy it would require. I told myself, This is going to take a while. Let me do other things first.

But here’s what really happened:

I wasn’t actually using that time productively. The more I postponed it, the more uneasy and stressed I felt. The task wasn’t even being done, yet it was draining me emotionally.

That’s when I realized something powerful—my mind was creating resistance where there didn’t need to be any.

So I made a decision.

I decided to face it and handle it.

And guess what? The moment I took action, it felt easy. The conversation flowed. The situation was handled. And now, it’s resolved.

Here’s the lesson I want to leave you with today:

When you keep postponing the things you know you should be doing, the weight grows heavier. You feel disappointed, stressed, and overwhelmed. But the moment you take even a small step toward it, the fear begins to dissolve.

The giant you’re afraid of facing is often just a tiny ant—waiting to be crushed by simple action.

So today, I encourage you:

Face the thing you’ve been avoiding. Start small. Take one step. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the heaviness lifts.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Be sure to explore more of my content here on the blog. And if you’re looking for a coach to support you on your journey, visit me at

👉 www.mariamjoyfullife.com

Have an amazing, joyful day 💛

Don’t Wait for the Perfect Time: Your $0 Action Plan Starts Today

 

What’s up wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people? 💛

It’s a beautiful day, and I felt led to encourage someone who’s been waiting… waiting for the perfect time, waiting for the perfect amount of money, waiting for everything to line up before starting their dream.

If you’re waiting for a $100,000 action plan before you take your first step, you may end up waiting forever. Time is not waiting on you. Life is moving, opportunities are moving, and your dream is calling you now.

The best time to start is not “one day.”

The best time to start is today.

Your $0 Action Plan

Let me give you something practical and powerful that costs absolutely nothing.

If there’s something your heart desires—go for it.

You don’t need money to start preparing. You don’t need perfect timing. What you do need is intention and action. You can begin by studying, learning, and immersing yourself in the thing you want to pursue.

Most of us have access to the internet—sometimes even free internet. That means you already have access to information. Start researching. Watch videos. Read articles. Study people who are already doing what you want to do. Pay attention to how they move, what they offer, and how they serve.

You’re not late. You’re getting ready.

My Travel Business Story

This reminds me of when I wanted to become a travel agent.

At the time, I was working as a reservation specialist for a cruise line. I worked closely with travel agents every day. They would call in to book vacations for their clients, and I saw firsthand how amazing their work was—and how much income potential there was. I became very interested.

I started asking questions. Some agents were helpful. Others gave vague answers. So I did what I could do: I went online and started researching what it takes to become a travel agent.

The more I learned, the more my desire grew.

I also noticed something interesting. Many clients would call in frustrated because their travel agents were unavailable. Their vacations were coming up, and they didn’t know what to do. The good thing was—I did know what to do. I could help them.

And I remember thinking, If I ever become a travel agent, I will never abandon my clients.

At that point, I still didn’t know how it would happen. Some programs were confusing. Others were expensive. I didn’t even have the money to invest at the time. But my heart was already set.

One day, after helping a travel agent over the phone, he invited me to become an associate under his business. I was shocked. I thought, Is that really how this works?

I called him back, got the information, and realized I would need to invest in myself. I didn’t have the money—but I found it. I made it happen. I signed up. I became a travel agent.

And today, I own my own travel franchise—just like the person who introduced me to the business.

Here’s the Lesson

I didn’t have the money when I started dreaming.

But I had the desire.

I kept researching.

I kept learning.

I kept preparing my heart and my mind.

And one day, while I was simply being helpful and faithful where I was, the opportunity came to me.

My heart was already there. I had already set the intention. I had already prayed. I was hopeful. I was getting ready.

And it worked out.

Now Let Me Ask You…

What is that dream you keep putting off because you’re waiting for the “right time”?

You don’t need to wait. You can start today by getting excited about it. Study it. Talk about it. Visualize it. Prepare for it. As your excitement grows, you will begin to attract the right opportunities, the right people, and the resources you need.

Today, choose excitement over fear.

Choose preparation over procrastination.

Choose faith over waiting.

I’m praying that God gives you guidance and sends the right people into your life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Have an amazing year. May this year be your best yet.

And remember—don’t let anybody steal your joy. 💛