🌿 A Call to Peace: Let Go, Trust, and Surrender

 

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

How are you all doing today? I truly hope your day is filled with joy, light, and beautiful moments. Welcome to Amster Life—I’m so happy you’re here. It’s a beautiful day, and I’m grateful we get to share this moment together.

Today, I want to gently call our hearts toward one powerful thing… peace.

✨ What Is Peace, Really?

Peace isn’t something far away or impossible to reach.

Peace is the absence of chaos and confusion in our minds. It’s the release of fear, anxiety, and worry.

Peace is deeper than circumstances.

It’s the connection to the very essence of who we are—the spirit within us that remains steady, no matter what is happening around us. Even in the middle of chaos, the peace of God is already within your heart right now.

So the question becomes…

💭 Why Do We Block Our Own Peace?

Sometimes, we feel like we should suffer when things don’t go our way.

We think:

“I should worry.”

“I should be upset.”

“I should feel stressed.”

And yes, worry can be part of the human experience—but it becomes a problem when we allow it to take control.

When fear, anxiety, and stress begin to lead our lives, they pull us away from the peace that already belongs to us.

🌱 The Shift: Let Go and Trust

So how do we shift out of that cycle?

One truth stands out:

Learn to let go… and trust.

This is where faith comes in.

When we trust God, we trust Him with everything:

our setbacks

our failures

our pain

our mistakes

the unknown

We come as we are and say:

“God, I couldn’t do it on my own. If I knew better, I would’ve done better. I need your help.”

There is something powerful about being honest, about surrendering fully and saying:

“I’m stressed. I’m overwhelmed. I’m tired. But I need you.”

💫 What Happens When You Surrender?

When you truly open up and release it all to God, something begins to shift.

It may not happen instantly, but gradually:

your heart feels lighter

your thoughts become calmer

your spirit feels more grounded

And before you even realize it, you’re no longer overwhelmed the way you were before.

That’s the peace of God taking over.

You’ll find yourself calm in situations that once stressed you. And in time, you’ll begin to see things turn around—sometimes even better than you imagined.

🙏 Your Invitation Today

So today, I invite you to ask yourself:

What am I holding onto that I need to surrender?

What would it look like to release the chaos and trust the One who can carry you through it?

Let today be the day you choose peace.

Let today be the day you let go.

💖 A Small Way to Support

If this message touched your heart and you’d like to support me, I would truly appreciate it.

I’ve started my journey toward purchasing my first home, and I’m currently raising support for my down payment. If you feel led to contribute, here is my campaign link:

👉 http://gofund.me/e2e6ff48c

Your support means so much to me—thank you from the bottom of my heart.

🌸 Final Words

Have a beautiful, peaceful day.

Protect your energy. Guard your heart.

And always remember…

Don’t let anybody steal your joy. 💛

Pay Attention — The Blessings Are Already Around You

 Pay Attention — The Blessings Are Already Around You

It really is a beautiful day, and I’m grateful you’re here with me again. Sometimes life teaches us powerful lessons in the most ordinary moments. Not during a seminar. Not during a deep prayer. Not even during a crisis. Sometimes… it happens in the school drop-off line.

This morning I dropped my kids off at school and started heading back home. I realized I was in the wrong lane — the lane that would take me the long way instead of the direction I needed to go. So I turned on my signal and watched the driver beside me, hoping they would slow down and let me over.

At first, I didn’t think they were going to let me in.

So my reaction?

Speed up.

I figured I needed to hurry, get ahead, and cut in before I missed my chance.

But then something caught my attention.

While I was watching them… they were watching me.

I suddenly noticed they were trying to come into my lane — the exact lane I was trying to leave. I wanted to be where they were, and they wanted to be where I was.

I paused.

I looked again — and sure enough, their turn signal was on, pointing toward my lane.

The moment I actually noticed, everything became simple. I slowed down, moved over safely, and at the same time they moved into my old lane. No rushing. No frustration. No near-miss. Just clarity.

And that’s when the lesson hit me.

The Real Problem Wasn’t the Lane

The problem wasn’t traffic.

The problem wasn’t timing.

The problem was attention.

I was so focused on what I needed that I wasn’t paying attention to what was happening around me.

How many times do we do this in life?

We rush.

We stress.

We force doors.

We exhaust ourselves trying to make something happen.

Meanwhile… the answer is already there.

We just aren’t noticing.

What We Miss When We Don’t Pay Attention

Think about it.

How many blessings have we missed simply because we weren’t paying attention?

How much pain could we avoid if we slowed down long enough to notice the signs?

How many resources have we wasted because we acted too fast instead of observing first?

How many heartbreaks could have been prevented if we paid attention to behavior instead of words?

There’s a reason scripture says obedience is better than sacrifice. Many times obedience simply means awareness — noticing the signals, the nudges, the patterns, the warnings, and even the opportunities.

Sometimes the delay in our lives isn’t denial.

It’s distraction.

We are trying to force our way into a place God is gently guiding us into… but we’re moving too fast to see the direction.

Awareness Changes Everything

The moment I stopped, looked, and became aware, the situation solved itself. I didn’t have to fight for position. I didn’t have to rush. I didn’t have to panic.

All I had to do was notice.

Life works like that more often than we realize.

When we become aware:

we make wiser decisions

we avoid unnecessary conflict

we protect our peace

we recognize opportunities

and we move at the right time

Sometimes your blessing is not blocked.

It’s waiting on your attention.

So today, I want to gently remind you:

Pay attention to your environment.

Pay attention to people’s actions.

Pay attention to your intuition.

Pay attention to your own feelings and patterns.

Because when you don’t notice, you can delay what was actually already available to you.

Slow down just enough to see clearly.

And above all — protect your peace and your happiness.

Don’t let anyone steal your joy… not even you.

If you’re looking for guidance and support on your journey, I’d love to walk alongside you. Visit www.maryamsjoyfullife.com and sign up for coaching. It would be an honor to help you grow, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.

You Are Valuable — Don’t Stay Down, Get Up and Shine

 

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

I just wanted to remind you today that you are valuable. Thank you so much for stopping by my I’m Joyful Life blog. Today is a beautiful day—a day of love, joy, recognition, and accepting just how valuable you truly are.

It doesn’t matter where you failed or where you fell short. We all fall short. Nobody is perfect, and you are allowed to fall. Yes, you have permission to fail.

But hear me clearly:

You are not permitted to stay where you failed.

You are not allowed to break down, give up, and stay stuck.

It’s okay that you messed up. It’s okay that things didn’t go as planned. But don’t let a moment define your entire life. Get up and keep going. This life needs you. We need you. The world needs you.

There is something unique, powerful, and beautiful about you that the world has never seen before—and we’re waiting on it.

Don’t allow rejection, lies, disappointment, heartbreak, or breakups to keep you from rising. You are allowed to be a work in progress. Nobody expects perfection from you. The journey of life includes falling down and learning how to rise again.

Life is messy—but don’t let the mess keep you stuck.

Get up.

You can do better.

You can be better.

What people have concluded about you does not get the final say. You have the power to change the trajectory of your life—and even your generation.

We’re waiting on your light.

Don’t dim it because of naysayers.

Don’t dim it because you got tired.

Don’t dim it because you momentarily gave up on yourself.

Get up. Let your light shine.

Your light will inspire us.

Your light will restore faith.

Your light will remind people that life is still beautiful.

There are people waiting on you to rise.

So don’t let depression steal your joy. Don’t let lies or labels keep you bound. Get up. Smile. Dance. Take a shower. Fix your hair. Do whatever you need to do—but get up.

Your light is worth it.

Your light must shine.

Today is your day.

We’re cheering you on.

If you want to work with me and need support on your journey, visit:

👉 www.maryamsjoyfullife.com

Let me help you rise.

Stay the Course — Don’t Give Up

 

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

How are you all doing today?

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I truly hope you’re having an amazing day. Today is a beautiful day, and I felt led to come on here to encourage you — to stay the course and not give up.

I want to remind you today to believe and to hope. No matter what it looks like, nobody has the final say but God. Nobody. You may have been rejected. You may have been told it’s impossible. But let me ask you this — who is the One that does impossible things? Who is the One that truly determines what is possible or not? It’s God.

I’ve lived long enough to see things that looked impossible become possible. Just because people judge what you’re going after based on their experiences, their failures, or their rejections does not mean their story has to become yours. Just because they couldn’t make it doesn’t mean you can’t.

Don’t give up on something simply because everyone around you failed at it. They are not you.

The Word tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and all our strength, and lean not unto our own understanding. In all our ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct our paths.

Today is your day of breakthrough.

Today is your day of miracles.

God has you, and amazing things are coming your way — even right now.

So don’t give up. Just because other people quit doesn’t mean you should. You can make it, and you will make it. It is possible for wonderful things to happen to you. It is possible for you to be the one who breaks that generational curse.

I want to remind you today that the power to break that curse is already in you and for you. You are capable. You are chosen. You are equipped.

Don’t allow other people’s stories to become your story.

Don’t allow their defeat to become your defeat.

Don’t allow their lack of bravery to become your lack of bravery.

Have faith. Be encouraged. Know that all things are working together in your favor. And it’s okay for you to want something different. It’s okay to want bigger, better, and more than what others in your family have settled for.

Don’t settle just because the people around you are settling.

Great things are coming. Get excited. Be happy. Stay hopeful.

All things are working together for your good.

I believe in you.

I see you.

I love you with the love of God.

And I’ll see you at the top.

You can also check me out at www.mariamjoyfullife.com — let me work with you.

Yes, You Can 🌱

 

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

It’s a beautiful day today, and I’m truly excited to be back with another blog post. I don’t believe this is random—I believe this message is right on time for someone who needs it.

Today, I want you to know this simple but powerful truth: you can.

Whatever people may have concluded about you, whatever you may have concluded about yourself—that is not the truth. The truth of the matter is this: God is for you. And because God is for you, things can change, and things do change.

You might be in a place right now where you feel stuck. You may feel like it’s too far gone, like nothing good can come out of your situation, or that life has become too heavy and too difficult. I’m here to tell you lovingly and boldly—that is a lie.

No matter how far gone it may seem.

No matter how difficult it may look.

God still changes things.

And not only that—you have power within you to make a difference.

Sometimes all it takes is one decision. One simple step. One small action that begins with a choice. That decision can change your life—and it will change your life.

You may be feeling heavy right now. Heavy from the conclusions people have made about you. Heavy from lies that were spoken over you. Or maybe even heavier from the lies you told yourself and began to believe because you were in a vulnerable mental space.

But hear me clearly: those lies have no power over you anymore.

You’re getting up.

Do you want to be successful as a parent? God has already given you the power to be successful. Get up and start being there for your kids. Engage them. Love on them. Cook something special. Take them for a walk. Be present. See them.

Do you want to be more successful in your business? Get up and start practicing the skills of being successful. Learn your craft. Grow in it. Do it with joy. Get excited again.

Do you want to be more successful at your job? Get excited about it. Refuse to allow heaviness to take over your heart and mind.

Because you are worthy.

And you are deserving of abundance.

Yes—you are worthy and deserving of abundance.

Do not allow circumstances to determine the value or direction of your life. Your life is wonderful. God gave you this life. You are here for a reason. You have a contribution to make. You are important. Your presence matters.

And listen—I need you to give yourself a break from trying to be perfect.

You can’t be perfect. You will fall. We all fall. Mistakes happen. But don’t stay where you made the mistake. Don’t become paralyzed by it.

Get up.

Pick up your mat.

And walk.

You are deserving of wonderful, beautiful things. Do you hear me?

So today, I just want to remind you of how amazing you truly are. Don’t let emotional garbage or negative mental patterns keep you stuck. Get up. Shake it off. Shake your body. Move. Get excited again.

Turn on some music.

Dance.

Open the curtains.

Let the light in.

Today, you can.

Yes—you can.

Thank you for being here, and have an amazing day. 💛

It's Been A Few Days But I'm Here

 Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely friend. Hope this post meets you in great spirits. I have been so busy being a mom and working on other business plans that I forgot to say consistent with posting but I'm here now.

God is so good and always finds a way to reach out to us when we call. Are you overwhelmed, tired, frustrated and or at the verge of giving up? I'm here with good news, He's right there with you and saying this to you "My help is available to you and my strength is bigger than your mistakes and failures. Let me help you carry your burdens!" Are you going to willingly surrender or hold on to what is hurting you or will you right now, honestly open your heart and let God help?

As for me, right this minute, I'm surrendering all of it to God! I don't want to be in the belly of the fish to remember to pray. I want to 'skip the fish' as Pastor Steven Furtick advised in one of his videos about "God thoughts." I don't want to wait anymore until things get out of hand to cry out to my Heavenly father. I advise you to do the same.

I'm praying for God's grace and strength to wrap around you and guide you today and make your day! 

You're worthy and deserving of God's help today!

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Are you looking for a program that can help stir up your faith and ignite the fire of God's presence to accomplish your goal? Check out my course Unshakable Faith Course here: https://www.maryamsjoyfullife.com/Unshakablefaithcourse

The Name That Calms My Storms

 

Moment of vulnerability and transparency here.

For years, I’ve shared my faith, my life, and my struggles with the world. And time and again, I’ve boldly declared that my struggles won’t define me—but my faith and how I overcome will.

I’ve always leaned on prayer—calling on the name of Jesus, inviting the holy angels to surround me and my family, and even using different meditation sounds to center myself. Over the years, I’ve met so many amazing people who enjoy meditating too, and I love that there’s a place for peace, stillness, and connection in all of it.

But here’s one thing I’ve noticed about myself—and maybe you can relate.

Whenever I’m traveling—whether it’s a short local flight or a long international journey—and that plane hits turbulence, the first thing that comes out of my mouth is:

“Be still in Jesus’ Name!”

Immediately, I start praying and declaring:

“This plane is covered with the blood of Jesus.”

“God has a plan for me and my children, and it does NOT include a crash!”

Before every flight, I lay my hands on the plane and speak:

“Journey mercies in the Name of Jesus!”

Every single time, Jesus has come through for me. He has never failed me.

While I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for God’s protection, I’m also reminded of how seriously I take the name of Jesus—and how much power there is in that name. The peace that washes over me when I speak His name is like nothing else. That name has calmed storms in the air and storms in my life.

Maybe you’re reading this and you’re going through something heavy.

You’ve tried everything.

Called every name.

Read all the books.

Listened to all the advice.

But still… no breakthrough.

Try calling on Jesus.

Begin to declare His name over your life—

Over your children.

Over your health.

Over your marriage.

Over your finances.

Over your business.

Over your dreams.

Speak it boldly. Speak it consistently. Speak it in faith.

And most importantly—be open to receiving His help. Sometimes He comes through in ways we don’t expect, but always right on time.

And as I write this, I just remembered something I need to go speak the name of Jesus over.

So please excuse me while I go declare His name over my business, my friends, my finances, my day, and every part of my life.

Thanks for reading—and don’t let anyone steal your joy.

You are loved. You are covered. And you are never alone.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

With love and faith,

Maryam 💛

MaryamsJoyfulLife.com

CELEBRATING AFRICAN QUEENS ON THE BLOG TODAY!

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. how are y'all doing today? I hope you are having an amazing day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life! Today is a beautiful day!

So, I love being around confident women. It is an empowering atmosphere to be in. I have always been a pusher of self-confidence and accepting of whom you are regardless of what anyone thinks about you.

I have grown to believe that the best way to live your life is to live it the way you want to, not paying attention to what others think about you whether good or bad. Here's a clarification. If you base your actions off of what people think, there will always be this subliminal desire to always please people and they will expect you to please them ALL THE TIME! That's a messed up way to live because you can NEVER satisfy another but yourself! However, when you live your life doing what you think is right before God and on your own terms, your actions are not dependent on what people think, say or do!

Queen Hamamat is a Ghanian international business woman bringing jobs to the population of her village in Ghana. She's just assisted in creating a Shea Butter Museum in Ghana.


I grew up in a community where bleaching your skin is normal because the dominant belief is that light skin is beautiful. That's a belief that works for those who believe it. I have since learned that dark skin, chocolate skin, brown skin, caramel skin, any type of skin is as beautiful as the one who beholds it or accepts it. Every skin type is beautiful. I can not ignore the fact that there's always been this stereotype around women like me who have rich, dark brown skin.
Before I became more enlightened, I refused to think that I was less beautiful because of my skin tone. It broke my heart to see women hurt themselves by bleaching their skin so they could feel beautiful.

Beauty is everyone's natural state of being as long as they allow it. I have sisters who bleach but I have never had the desire to bleach my skin. I love my skin and want every dark skin Queen to love their skin also. Your success and happiness are not dependent on your skin tone. God, the Creator didn't make a mistake when He made you. You are truly masterpiece. I say this because I have seen your essence. Quit letting people define you. Society doesn't have the right to put a label on you!
Start right now,  decide right now that you will embrace and see the beautiful masterpiece that you are!

Here are some Queens who are breaking boundaries and giving beautiful dark skin girls and women an example of success to look at. They let you know that you can be dark skin and happily successful!

Bettinah Tianna is a Ugandan TV host; she's pictured on the right. Nandy is a beautiful model; pictured on the left.

Lupita Nyong'o a Hollywood decorated Kenyan actress.

Nikki Thot is also an example of a beautiful Queen.

Finally, Queen Maryam is also an example 😍

You don't have to damage your god-given beauty in other to feel accepted or loved. Anyone who does not accept your skin is the type you don't want in your life. You don't owe ANYONE an apology for how you were created. Right now, walk in fullness of your QUEENDOM, sweet lady, sweet girl. You deserve all the success and happiness in the world!

I hope this post inspires you!

Until next time.
Maryam💕

10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE MORE CONFIDENT

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope you all are having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day!

What is confidence and why is it so important to have? Well, for starters; confidence is what helps you feel like you are a person. It is the foundation of your achievements in life. The reason it is important is because you can't be anything or anyone of worth without it. You need to believe in yourself. Confidence is a combination of belief, acceptance, work and expectations. It can be difficult sometimes to achieve if the person in the position doesn't believe that they are worth it.

I did a live broadcast earlier and shared 10 things to do in order to boost your self-confidence. Most of the people didn't get it. That's why it was easy for me to come up with a blog post for today. I'll be sharing the same 10 things here.

10 THINGS TO DO TO IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE

1. LOVE YOURSELF
You can't be confident in yourself if you don't love yourself. Loving yourself means that you accept all of you. Not the you, you think people see or the you that others think but the real you. All of you! It doesn't matter your physical flaws or mistakes or imperfections. You just love you! When you love yourself, it is easy for you to deal with whatever challenges come your way.

2. DRESS UP
Yes, a good outfit can boost your self-confidence. Try it and thank me later. Put on a beautiful outfit, fix your hair and stand in front of the mirror, you'll notice the difference in how you feel.

3. EXERCISE
A simple exercise can change your life. Not only does it improve your health, it also helps you feel good. The release of oxytocin during exercise helps you feel good for no reason and that's good.

4. STUDY
You need to read your Bible and other self help books that teach you about how you work as a human. The more you know about you, the better you feel about you. You are God's highest form of creation. You have amazing gifts and talents that the world needs to benefit from. Cultivate and use them! Study more about your field of work until it becomes your second nature.

5. MEDITATION/VISUALIZATION
You need to learn to spend time in the quiet with God. Pick a particular verse in the Bible and focus on it alongside your goals or desires. Ask God questions and be silent to hear an answer.

6. IGNORE THE HATERS
People are gonna say crazy stuff about you. It is what it is. Don't dwell on it or worry about it. You just focus on your goals. Even after you die, you'll have haters. The hearts of people are possessed by satan. Don't worry about the haters. Focus on you!

7. CHANGE YOUR NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
What you say to yourself matters! If you're the type who calls yourself stupid, dumb, horrible, ugly etcetera... You NEED TO STOP THAT! Your life is a combination of all your negative self-talks. Change your words about you and watch how you start feeling good about yourself. Everyone makes mistakes but that's not a free ticket to beat yourself up!

8. HAVE FAITH
Faith is the opposite of fear. Instead of dreading the possibility of good things happening to someone like you, start expecting them to happen to you. Even if you miss it, God has better and greater plans. Believe God at His word. Faith is the currency of heaven.  You have been given a measure of faith, use it!

9. YOU DESERVE IT
You deserve to be happy and loved. Don't ever feel unworthy of good things because you're worthy of good. God loves you and there are people who love you out there. Be receptive to the good things that God wants to pour into your life.

10. ALWAYS SMILE
Learn to smile at yourself in the mirror and smile at others too. Don't take life too seriously. Serve God wholeheartedly and live life with joy and happiness everyday. God truly is good and cares about you. You don't need to be afraid of anything or anyone. Talk to your Heavenly Father about everything!

I hope that these 10 points help you improve your confidence and live life to the fullest each passing day!

Until next time,
Stay blessed!
Maryam💕

AT WHAT POINT WILL WOMEN QUIT SEEING THAT THE PROBLEM IS NOT THEM

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope y'all are having an amazing day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy? Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life! Today is a beautiful day!

I often get relationship questions from women around the world and one recurring theme is that the women blame themselves when something goes wrong with a relationship they hold dear. When a man breaks up with them after years invested in the relationship, for no apparent reason, they think it's their fault. Hey sis, it's not your fault! Sometimes, it's time to move on! Especially, when you've done everything to make it work!

I had this discussion with a lady, who had given all of herself to a man she thought was going to follow through with their wedding plans, only to wake up one day to the man breaking up with her. She had asked him why the sudden change of hearts, he said he didn't know. The next thing this sweet sister would ask me is, what are the signs of a spirit husband? The implication is that she thinks it's not normal and that she must have some spirit laying claim over her, which could've been the reason for her fiance's sudden change of hearts toward her.

I asked her if she'd prayed about it and waited on the Lord, she said yes but it didn't seem to work because her ex didn't change his mind still. My final advice was to let him go! It may be hard at first, but let him go! You can't force someone to be in your life who doesn't want to be in it. God may be saving you from a worse future and preparing you for that special man who would love and appreciate you; all of you!

Most times, women limit themselves from their true love and happiness by holding on to what is not meant to be, in the first place. We create most of our heartbreaks by convincing ourselves to accept or stay with someone, who God has clearly shown us is not worth our time of day. I believe that if we make seeking God's guidance in our relationships a priority, we will save ourselves from a whole lotta drama and pain.

To listen to a guy's perspective on the topic of relationships and more, please watch this video of my husband's opinion to crucial topics:

In closing, I'd like to remind you that you're amazing and worth more than you think. Don't ever think for one second that a guy is the prize because that's NOT true! You are the prize and always will be! Recognize you, accept you, embrace you and live it up!

Until next time, sweet, amazing and lovely friend.

Have a blessed week!
Maryam💗

HOW HAVING A NEW HAIRSTYLE REALLY MAKES ME FEEL

Hello, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope that you are all having a great day today and are not allowing anyone steal your joy? Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day!

So, it's been a few days since you all last read a post from me. I apologize for being MIA. Anyways, I'm back now. Since, I have been gone, a few things happened and I'm going to share one with you all, on this post.

I HAVE BRAIDS!! WHAT?!😮🙈😁 Well, it's no news to those of you who have already seen pictures on my Instagram and my YouTube video😊. So, if you are not already following me on Instagram or YouTube, make sure you do.

It had been FIVE solid years since the last time I had braids. Towards the end of last year and beginning of this one, I go a new hairstyle. This style is a mohawk with the intentions of braiding the top when my hair was long enough. I had wanted to get it done a month earlier but didn't know where to go get it done at, until I remembered a lady I used to go to the same church with, who is a very talented hair braider. She's absolutely amazing. I gave her a call and she agreed to come home and do it for me. It made me so happy when she told me she was coming to me.

Y'all mamas who have toddlers know how hard it is to take your babies to a hair or nail salon right? It's hard because all you'll be doing is chasing your kids down and making sure they are safe and in sight. You pretty much would have a difficult time getting your nails or hair done with your kids all over the place. Well, for me the best thing I thought was to have my stylist come home. The home is safe and the kids can run around and play without me panicking. That's what I did.

My sister Grace was so patient with me whenever I needed to feed the kids or give them a snack. The hair took a little longer than it should've because of the many breaks to attend to the kids but over all, I'm very happy with the result.

I feel brand new 😊😊😉. 

I like having these braids😻.

 I look different from my regular short mohawk look and I like it. The complements I have received have been good too and so many. A lot of people who couldn't imagine how I'd look with braids are pleased with the look😀. 

Now, I am not a woman to do things for attention. I have always done things that please me. Although, there are things I want a lot of attention for, such as my work in the community, my business and my books. Getting attention on those would be amazing. I'd like to say thanks to those of you who have been showing me some support. Y'all are amazing!

So here are  my new e-books:

These books will bless your life. Make sure you get a copy of each today. A lot of love, prayers and commitment were poured into each book and the content will bless your life.

Before I go, please comment below and tell me how you are doing.

Until next time,
Stay positive!
Maryam💕

I HAD A GREAT WEEKEND AND MY HUSBAND WAS A HUGE PART OF IT

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope you are all having a great day and are not allowing anyone steal your joy? Welcome to a new week! Today is a beautiful day!!

I have to be honest with you guys, while I write this post, the kids are watching one of their favorite shows: "Bob The Train," while also waiting on me to take them to the park.

I promised and I have to keep my promise else, someone named Le'Veon; will be upset with me😊. I'm very careful to keep my promise because my precious child will hold me to it.
Man, I just love being a mom and having kids to love on, each growing day. Do you have kids? How do you spend time with them? I'm very curious to know you and hear your stories.

Let me go into my exciting story for the day. My sweet man made us lunch yesterday(Sunday) and it was really good. WHAT?!! Is this really my life? LOL! Honestly, I didn't expect much out of the food, when my husband decided to go on a spice rampage on me LOL. I was supposed to be giving him cooking instructions,  until he decided to add his twist to the food.
Watch the video of my husband's cooking👇

I posted a video of my reaction to his decision to add his own twist to the food on Instagram. If you're not following me on Instagram yet, please do. You'll love my content. Here's my handle:Instagram.com/theshumatesjoyfullife. The food turned out great!

I spent the weekend enjoying my family as always. What even made the weekend more awesome was the fact that my sweet man took off work on Saturday to spend time with us. We couldn't be happier for such dedication to us.

By the grace of God, I stay grounded and open to all that God has for us. I am learning each day that God is near a family that lives in harmony and love with one another. With this in mind, I prepare to forgive and let go so I can spend my days in peace and joy and prosperity.
This blog may be all over the place today, lol. It's because I'm also trying to hurry up so my kids could go to the park😊before it gets too hot.
How is the weather like where you are? Hope it's not scorching😩. It's been crazy in Georgia. But we are making the most of it. We've been swimming A LOT! The kids think they should be allowed to live in the pool... LOL! I'm still in awe of their love for the water. Because they didn't get it from me. You know, someone is very happy that the kids love the water so much. That someone is my sweet man💖.

Well, y'all! It's been amazing touching base with you. I hope your week is very productive and enjoyable.

With love and many blessings,
Maryam💕

THE KIDS EXPERIENCE AT THEIR FIRST VACATION BIBLE STUDY

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this post meets you well.
 Today is a beautiful day and I'm coming to your screens a little late. Although it's been a very hot day in Hampton, Georgia, we are so thankful we get to experience another beautiful day😊.

So, the kids participated in Vacation Bible School this year and I was one big proud mama. Le'Veon was so well-behaved, that he was commended as the most well-behaved kid at VBS😊. Zoe on the other hand, was the most interested in joining the choir😅.

One very notable experience during the kid's VBS is when Le'Veon refused to say this particular line the pastor taught them. After every "God is good," they were asked to say "Yee Haw." Le'Veon said "no," that he it's wrong to say  "Yee Haw," because that's what a Donkey says and he didn't see a Donkey but a pig and a cow behind the pastor. That was his reasoning for refusing to say it. I tried to convince him that it's a different sound but that didn't work. My kid was over there correcting me and refusing to follow everyone else. It was so funny and amazing at the same time. My kid is very smart and won't follow what the crowd is doing, if he believes what's been said or done is wrong. I LOVE THAT! It makes me so happy that I am doing something right.

I participated in all of the activities with them and it was so much fun.  You know, I kind of think that I had more fun than the kids did 😬😬.
They learned about Jesus,  and what He suffered to bring us salvation. They also learned a few new songs and did some crafts.

It was such a blessing watching my kids learn about God in a Cowboy themed VBS, alongside other kids. My heart was so full of joy and gratitude to watch my son; Le'Veon, act in such a well-mannered way. It was so awesome that I almost shed a tear of joy😇. Zoe was so into the music, so much so that she was dancing and choreographing along with the choir and everyone else. It was such a beautiful sight to see.

I can't thank the church crew at Lovejoy Family Church enough, for organizing such an amazing event that my kids got to be a part of. It was truly a blessing to experience with my kids.

I filmed a little bit during the weekend. Here's the video:

Thank you for reading this to the end. I hope you made some fun memories with your kids also.
I have added a few more pictures from the event below.
Thank you for being a part of my world,

Sincerely,
Maryam