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.
