Wednesday, January 6, 2021

WHAT IF YOU COULD FEEL BETTER RIGHT NOW


 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

Today's post is about you. I have a question or maybe a series of questions for you to think about. Have you ever asked yourself; what if I could start feeling better right now? How would my life be like if I started feeling better right now?  What if I can feel good right now and not wait until everything falls into place?

What if I could feel happier right now and not wait until I have a different set of people in my life to make me feel better? What if life was much bigger and grander than I think? How would this new knowledge shape my life and how I interact with the world? 

What if I didn't care about what people thought of me? How much better would I feel if my self-worth is no longer attached or determined by what people think of me or what I think people think of me? 

What if I woke up everyday feeling alive and vibrant? What if all my dreams came true? How would I feel and what would my life be like?

What if I had my soulmate and he or she is perfect and understands me? How would that make me feel and what would that be like? What if failure was unexpected success that leads to better achievements than I desired?

What if I could just smile for no reason at all and feel really good about it? 

How different would I feel if I didn't care too much about things that don't matter? How would this new perspective change and shape my world?

These questions are not new. Perhaps this post came right at the time you were running these questions through your mind. I have news for you, feeling is really the secret. If you think about a thing- anything, and the feeling that follows is draining, STOP and change what you are thinking. Your feeling is an indication of the places you take your thoughts and your feeling is the magnetic that draws similar events into your life to either keep you down or lift you up.

You always have a choice. Whatsoever you think about most in your life that you attach strong feelings to, either positive or negative, you are attracting into your world. 

I am becoming more aware of how I am feeling and whatever doesn't feel good, I don't let my thought tread there. To have control of my life, I am learning each day to control where my attention takes me. If my life goes where my attention follows, I must be sure to keep my attention on what I want. I have recently learned how powerful we are as creative beings. There's no situation in our lives that we can't change. All the answers we seek, we have within us. God is in us. God is a good feeling. God is assurance that we have all we need in every moment of our lives to change our experience to favorable ones.

I hope this inspired you.

Remember to choose feel good and empowering thoughts today. Your life depends on it.

With love and gratitude,

Maryam


Tuesday, January 5, 2021

MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW|| MY FAVORITE STEVEN FURTICK'S QUOTES

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing tonight? I hope you're all having a great night and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. This is a beautiful day.

My life transformed when I received the right message for the season I was in. I believe that it takes a Revelatory Word to transform any season in your life and make all things better. For me, one of the most phenomenal messages that changes my life in 2020 came from Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick. In today's blog, I will be sharing some of my favorite quotes from pastor Steven with you.

"You can't receive new miracles with old mindset."

"Don't limit yourself by labels."

"It is God's job to know what's best for me and what experience I need to get."

"Stop limiting God with your labels."

When you get too tired you start fighting battles that don't matter, to distract you from ones that do."

"Faith doesn't prevent fatigue, it just gives you a place to sit."

"God promised you a spirit and not a schedule."

"I'm waiting for the gift."

"You can't schedule God's presence."

"God wants you to depend on Him."

"What we call interruptions are invitations."

"Heaven has a blueprint. Heaven has a purpose. When you ask, you activate."

"The wisdom that comes from above whispers within. 

I hope you find inspiration from the above quotes by pastor Steven Furtick.

Have an amazing day!

Maryam


Saturday, January 2, 2021

3 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL STRESSED

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

Stress happens in life. Stress is a thief that comes to steal, destroy and kill you. You have to be aware of it and terminate it before it terminates you. I have had my fair share of stress in this life and I have decided to stand guard and keep stress out!

The enemy is always looking for ways to bring things to our attention that would worry us or even make us fret. When you worry about your life, your job, your home, relationships and the future, you're letting the enemy control you and that's not going to end well. Worry never solves any problems. Trust me, when I say that. I have been or used to be a worrier but not anymore.

I have always been a woman of faith but I'd be lying to you if I told you I never worried or worry. I have made a conscious decision not to worry because in the years that I worried, I never achieved anything nor did I feel better about the object of the worries.

There are so many self-help books about worry and I have read a good bit of them. I will give you three things I do when worry is trying to creep in.



1. I read the book of Psalms 27 out loud. Sometimes, when I am not feeling like reading it, I use the Bible App and play the audio. The Word is soothing and empowering when you play the audio and listen to it while sitting or laying down.

2. I go for a walk in nature. Nature is a natural healer. If you feel stressed, go out to the park or a park trail and walk, breathe in that fresh air. This always helps. Also let your mind focus on the sound of birds or water; if you have a lake around you or even a beach. Just walk and pay attention to the sound of nature. You'll start feeling better before you know it.

3. Write down the object of your worry on a pad with a pen. Journal everything you are feeling until you feel like you can't write anymore. Then on a fresh page, write down everything you are grateful for. Even if at the moment you don't know what to write, start by writing down how grateful you are to be alive, healthy, have a home, job or anything and everything that is going right in your life. I bet you there's a lot to be grateful for when you stop and look for them.

I have found that every time stress is trying to creep in, I start counting my blessings. I keep my mind in the present and look for what I am grateful for. I notice that within a few minutes I start feeling inspired because of the many blessings I have to give thanks for.

I hope this blog inspired you.

To your success,

Maryam

Friday, January 1, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES



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

I just wanted to take this moment to wish you a very prosperous, healthy, abundant and joyful New Year 2021. I pray that the best of last year doesn't even come close to the worst if this year. May God show you uncommon favor like you've never imagined before. May the spirit of joy and grace carry you through this year.

 God has something greater and better for you this year and I encourage you to start claiming it right now. Declare that better is here for you and better is NOW! If right now your life is not the way you'd like it to be, start speaking to it and command it to be how you'd like it to be. God is your God and is always with you. I want you to approach your day with this confidence that He who has begun the good work in your life will perfect it even NOW in Jesus Name. Amenn

Proceed with confidence because you are walking in MIRACLES and you live a life of FAVOR!

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With love and gratitude,

Maryam

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

LETTING GO OF WHAT NO LONGER SERVES YOU

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all doing great and are not letting anyone steal your joy? Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for checking out my blog today.

Today is a beautiful day and I was just thinking about how sometimes we get so frazzled with what is going on in our lives and forget to breathe. We get so carried away by what is going on in our lives that we forget to allow God help us. We have been programmed to worry about things we can't control and things that no longer serve us. I would like to encourage us to focus on things we can control and let God help us with the things we can't control.

In fact, I commit everything in God's hands it doesn't matter how large or small. God has been faithful. I have resolved that I can't ever live my life without surrendering to God every step of the way. I believe in the power of God. I believe in the Grace that came through Jesus Christ.

Life is beautiful when we surround ourselves with the light of God. God is always faithful and I can't lose sight of God's goodness. I keep encouraging folks to trust God in all things. 

As we approach the New Year, I would like to encourage us to trust God more and make a decision to not worry regardless of what is going on. The more we worry the harder we make things for ourselves. God has not given us the spirit of fear but the spirit of love, power and a sound mind. Declare the word over your life always and watch God do things that you could never make happen for yourself. 

Have a blessed day,

Maryam

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

2021 IS ALMOST HERE AND IT GOT ME THINKING

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great night and you're not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog tonight.

So, the New Year is coming and everyone is so ready for a different experience. I can't wait for the New Year and I say that with confidence. God has really been faithful. I couldn't be more grateful. How are you? What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?

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I just want to send you some encouragement tonight. No matter what the situation, no matter what your story and no matter how difficult it is, I pray for God's supernatural touch in your life. May God bless you and show you mercy and favor. I pray that everything works out in your favor. Don't be afraid and don't be dismayed. Your God is faithful! I trust God to transform your life.

I have an ongoing series happening in my channel. Check it out and you'll love it. 

Here's Episode 10: I AM CLAIMING MY BEST


I pray that you're inspired by my video and that you know that God is for you.

With great love,

Maryam

Friday, December 25, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY AMAZING SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS

 



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



Merry Christmas to you and your family. I am so thankful for everyone of you. You've been a great part of my life and this year has proved it. I am so grateful for everything and how this year has happened for me. It could've been worse but here I am! God is faithful! I can never say it enough. God is faithful.

I just wanted to come to your phones, tablets, computers and TVs today to say Thank you and Merry Christmas!


May this mark the beginning of many wonderful blessings in your life. May the Lord give you favor and show you mercy. May you have many reasons to celebrate today and always in Jesus Name. Amen!!

With many great wishes and love,
MARYAM 

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

SHARING MY 2020 CHRISTMAS MENU

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today. I appreciate you with all of my heart.

So it's 3 days to Christmas and my birthday. I am so excited for this year. Life has been one colorful ride for me this year. I have had many downs and ups but the ups have far outweighed the downs that I am still in shock of the goodness of God in my life.

Had no idea that I was a popular blogger or that what I did really mattered until this year. My spiritual eyes opened this year and my intuition is at diamond peak. I am truly amazed at the changes. 

This year, I celebrate my birthday and Christmas with Jamaican cuisine. I love Jamaican food. My sweet Zozo does too. So, it was a no brainer to prepare a Caribbean style menu for Christmas/My Birthday lol...

Here are the things on my menu this year:

Jamaican Oxtail


This delicious looking oxtail stew is from https://www.saveur.com/braised-oxtails-recipe/ my mouth is watering just looking at this picture.

Rice and peas


This delicious dish was made by https://www.grillingcompanion.com/recipe/jamaican-rice-peas-recipe/ I can't wait to cook mine.

Fried Plantain


I love fried plantains and can't wait to cook some for Christmas and my birthday. This eye-catching fried plantain is from https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020517-maduros-fried-sweet-plantains

Vita Malt Coconut and Hibiscus Flavor


Have you tried this drink? It is absolutely amazing! I just tried earlier today and am super excited to drink more of it at Christmas.

Steamed Cabbage


Steamed cabbage is delicious. I really like steamed cabbage. It will be a great feast for sure. 

African Hen


I bought 10 lbs of African hen. This picture from https://cuisine228.com/african-fried-chicken/ really captures the spirit of my fried chicken plans. There's something about African free range chicken. You have to cook them for long time and fry them to a crisp.

Cake

I got my cake from walmart. It's a chocolate cake and I am looking forward to stuffing my face lol...


You can't have a birthday without a cake to go with it. I am so looking forward to my chocolate cake. My kids lol... are already asking for a slice of the cake and it's not even my birthday yet. I keep explaining to them that it's not time yet. 

Finally, I will add a whole lotta LOVE to the special day!

Thank you for reading to the end.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

HOW THE ENEMIES TRIED TO KILL ME|| REFLECTIONS ON 2020||

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day! Thank you all so much for checking out my blog.

2020!!! WHAT A YEAR?! This year has truly been THAT YEAR not just for me, but for the world in general. How so much changed. Unexpected virus that took the world by storm and strange things happening all over the world. Also the year we saw an Immigrant, black, Asian woman become Madam Vice- President Elect of the United States of America! WHAT A YEAR?!!



Personally, my life was planned to be shattered by the devil. The enemy thought they had the final say about my life but GOD, MY GOD who is Mighty to save said NO!!! Don't touch my anointed or do my prophet no harm!

I am a living proof of the transformational power of God! I wouldn't be alive today but for the MERCY of JEHOVAH! How they ganged up together, how they plot and planned but He whose eyes are everywhere, saw their plans and scattered them! He ain't even done with me yet. God is not through with me. Better is coming, better is now and better is being birthed.



For years I trusted the Lord and prayed for a breakthrough. I approached God like a beggar and cried out for mercy. I repented from known and unknown sins but nothing happened. I even sowed seeds I didn't have and gave everything I had hoping that maybe The Lord will take pity on me and grant my request but NOTHING happened. It was just as if each time I prayed and gave and sowed, I was heating up the fire and pain of my situation. Until my worldview on God changed. Until I realized the power of vibrations, until I discovered the Secret of manifestation. Until I found out God moves toward those who vibrate at the level of the good they desire. Until I found out fear is my enemy and joy is my best friend. 

God can't do for me what He can do through me. Everything I had been praying for was always available to me but I was too blinded by fear, tradition and falsehood called religion to see it. I thought I could access God's provision by my holiness or offerings. I didn't know that all I had to do was give thanks as if my pain is gone. Give thanks as if God has already provided and really feel that all that I desired was already mine. 

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Pastor Stephen Furtick said something profound the other day. He said Favor requires that we come from where we want God to place us and give thanks as though we are already what we desire God to make of us or give us. I paraphrased his words but I got the revelation. 

I used to wonder why things didn't always turn out the way I desired but now I see that there's so much power in our confession and visualization. We have to feel the blessings in order to embody the blessings.

God is good! Now, I approach God in a different manner. My heart is full of gratitude and confidence assurance that God is for me and that His mercies are new every morning.

I give thanks like I am that which I desire to be because I truly am. I see things clearly now, not from the perspective of a "sinner," but from the perspective of a Child of the Creator. 

2020 was meant to break me but it was all a setup for a breakthrough! God, my God is MIGHTY TO SAVE!

Have a blissful Christmas,

Maryam 

Sunday, December 20, 2020

IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS CHAOS BUT GOD...


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for joining me. I appreciate everyone of you.
I have just started a series of amazing videos on my YouTube channel that would inspire you. I have also shared the first video with you here:
VIDEO 1: IN THE BEGINNING

This video will inspire and encourage you to align yourself with God's word and believe what God says about you. My intention is to inspire you to see the best in you. Make sure to follow every video. These videos are based on my books "31 Days In His Word and "I AM Enough" both of which are available for you to download on my website:www.maryamsjoyfullifeapparel.com


The Lord has been speaking to me lately about sharing more of His Word with my followers and I am running with it. I have already committed myself to God to be used for His purpose and I strongly believe that this new series will accomplish God's purpose in my life and your life for this season of our lives. Remember to check out my channel daily for new videos and be open to the unlimited possibilities God has for you.


 Oh I just love the Word. There's power in speaking the Word over your life, your children, your spouse and over every situation. God is real and God is in YOU!

I hope you have a great night.

With love and gratitude,

Maryam

Saturday, December 19, 2020

MIRACLE OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES FROM HOME WITH MY COMPANY

 


Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for checking out my blog. I am grateful for everyone of you.

Are you currently looking for a job? Have you been recently laid off? Do you want an opportunity that could afford you more time with your family? Here's your chance to join my company and make money while being at home with those who matter to you.
I have been working for my company for a while now and I am grateful for it. It gives me so much joy to be in the position to share these opportunities with others. I will be adding the link to apply in this blog and also, I will be giving you a list of items you need for this opportunity, most of which you may already have.

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You will need the following devices:

1. Laptop or desktop computer

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I am rooting for your success all the way. I hope this works out for you.

I hope that this season is one filled with miracles and abundance.

With love,

Maryam