How Releasing Small Frustrations Protects Your Joy

 

Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people. It’s a beautiful day today, and I’m so excited to be here on MaryamsJoyfulLife.

Today, I want to talk about letting go.

Before I get into the lesson, let me share a simple but powerful story.

A Small Moment, A Big Lesson

On New Year’s Day, my sweet man, our kids, and I went grocery shopping. We picked up a few items and headed home, thinking we had everything. Once we started putting the groceries away, my sweet man noticed one item was missing.

Immediately, thoughts ran through my mind:

Did we forget it at the store? Should we go back? The store is far…

But instead of spiraling, I paused. I knew we weren’t going back, and I decided not to let it bother me. Sometimes things happen. Sometimes things go missing. And sometimes the best thing you can do is declare, “It’s all working out in our favor.”

So I let it go.

The next day, when I went into the cabinet to get some plantains I had stored there, I noticed something unexpected. Inside the same bag of plantains—because we had bought them at the same shop—was the item we thought we had lost.

There it was, waiting to be used.

I joyfully took it out and, at my sweet man’s suggestion, placed it in the fridge. Later, he cooked it for himself and the kids, and it was absolutely delicious.

What This Taught Me About Energy

In the past, this situation would have frustrated me. I would have asked, “Why does this always happen?” That one thought would have led to a chain reaction—remembering other times things went wrong, draining my energy, and ruining my mood for the day.

But this time was different.

I realized something powerful: energy is everything.

When you focus on what’s missing, what didn’t go as planned, or what you should have done differently, it steals your joy. It pulls you out of the present moment—which is often neutral—and it affects your peace, your relationships, and your entire day.

Negative energy doesn’t stay contained. It spills over and contaminates everything.

Choosing Peace Over Perfection

So today, I want to encourage you to do something simple but life-changing:

When things don’t go your way, say,

“It’s all working out in my favor.”

Smile.

Breathe.

Move forward.

Do not allow small inconveniences, mistakes, or unexpected moments to ruin your day. The Word reminds us that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord—and I know you do.

Even when something doesn’t seem to work out, it’s often a seed being planted for something greater than you could imagine.

A Question for You

What is that thing today that has been stealing your joy?

Can you reframe it and say,

“You know what—this is working out in my favor.”

Focus on the good.

Start giving thanks.

And don’t allow anyone or anything to steal your joy.

You Don’t Have to Do Life Alone

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Have a blessed, joy-filled day 💛