How to Overcome Hard Times and Keep Your Joy

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

How y’all doing today? I hope you’re having an amazing day. I also hope nothing has stolen your joy. Welcome to Maryam’s Joyful Life!

Today is a beautiful day, and I want to thank you for stopping by to check out my blog. I appreciate you more than you know.

Today, I want to talk about something we all face at some point: how to overcome hard times.

My Story

I’ve been through hard times—and let me tell you, they are not fun at all. But one thing I know for sure is this: nothing lasts forever, including your struggles.

Years ago, I went through a season of deep pain—divorce, betrayal, and so many overwhelming challenges at once. It was so easy to keep breaking my own heart by focusing on what was going wrong. But I quickly realized that staying in that mental space wasn’t going to change anything—it would only keep me hurt and heartbroken.

So I made a decision: I wasn’t going to let my heartbreak define me.

What Helped Me Through

I prayed. I prayed hard. I called on God and cried. I listened to uplifting music. And, even though it wasn’t easy, I asked for help.

I know how scary it can be to reach out when you’re worried about what people might think. But if you’re truly struggling, please—ask for help. Don’t let fear of judgment keep you silent.

We’re not meant to live this life struggling alone. God uses people to help us.

At first, I stayed quiet. But the longer I stayed silent, the more those who hurt me seemed to feel like they were winning. And that silence gave them room to keep oppressing me. But when I opened up—when I started talking about what I was going through and asking for help—God stepped in.

He used people I didn’t even know to bless me. Even when others tried to sabotage those blessings, God turned it around. In fact, the more they talked, the more help came my way—it was like they were giving me free advertising for God’s goodness.

If You’re Going Through a Difficult Time

Maybe you’re a single mom, or maybe you’re just facing something that feels impossible. Here’s what I want you to remember: You will get through this.

Here’s what to do:

• Pray. Tell God you can’t handle it alone, and ask Him for help.
• Ask for help from people you trust. Even if it’s just one or two people—reach out.
• Keep imagining a better future. Picture yourself where you want to be.
• Give thanks in advance. Thank God for what He’s going to do, even before it happens.
• Don’t let the pain define you. Go for walks, sing, journal, and keep moving forward.
• Surround yourself with encouragers. Be around people who pray for you, lift you up, and remind you of your worth.
• Ask for prayers. Pray over yourself and meditate on God’s promises.

My Prayer for You

If you’re reading this right now, I want you to know—I’m praying for you. I pray that God will bless you abundantly, that favor will locate you, and that the Lord will make a way where there seems to be no way.

I pray He brings blessings into your life like you’ve never experienced before, and that one day you’ll look back on this moment and give thanks—because this was the turning point.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Thank you so much for being here today. You are appreciated. Go out there, keep your head up, and don’t let anybody steal your joy.

Maryam’s Joyful Life 💛