Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to Maryam’s Joyful Life.
I want to share a story that touched me deeply and reminded me just how real, present, and intentional God is in our lives — especially when we’re attentive to His voice.
Have you ever wondered if God truly speaks to us about others, or if we’re just imagining things? I’ve asked myself that question a few times too. But something happened recently that answered it in a way I’ll never forget.
One of my sisters was traveling to Abuja, Nigeria with her three little girls via public transportation. I hadn’t spoken to her that day, but another sister casually mentioned she was en route, and that was the only reason I even knew about her trip.
Later that evening — around 9 PM — my mind suddenly shifted to her. I thought, She should have arrived by now, and felt the nudge to reach out. I sent her a message and tried calling her. She didn’t answer right away, but within a few minutes she replied — and her message sent chills down my spine.
She told me that their vehicle had been overheating for over four hours, and they were now stuck in a small, unfamiliar town — still five hours away from their destination. She was with her three babies, surrounded by strangers, and waiting on a mechanic the driver claimed he knew. The vehicle was parked at a police and military checkpoint, which offered some level of safety — but let’s be honest: with the insecurity in Nigeria today — kidnappings, rape, organ harvesting, killings — even that felt fragile.
My heart sank.
I immediately called one of my older sisters, and together we knew she couldn’t stay there overnight, nor take the random rides being offered by strangers passing by. It was far too risky.
Then… God showed up in a BIG way.
My older sister happened to have a friend from Nigeria visiting her. In what I can only describe as Divine alignment, that friend knew someone in the very town where my sister was stranded. In no time, help was on the way.
A trustworthy driver was sent to pick up my sister and her children. He took them to a hotel where they were fed, sheltered, and cared for — all expenses covered. The next morning, the same driver escorted them to the car park and got them safely on the next leg of their journey. They made it to Abuja safely, and I couldn’t stop praising God.
But here’s the part that brings me to tears…
How did I know to reach out to her at that moment?
She hadn’t called. She hadn’t told me about her trip. Yet, at the exact time she was in trouble, God nudged my heart.
That, my friends, is what we call Divine Intervention.
Yes, I truly believe God speaks to us about others — not just in loud declarations, but in the quiet stirrings of our hearts. Sometimes we ignore it. Sometimes we’re too busy or distracted to notice. But when we do pay attention, lives can be saved — quite literally.
So today, I want to leave you with this:
👉🏾 Don’t ignore the still, small voice within you.
👉🏾 If someone pops into your heart, pray for them. Call them. Check in.
👉🏾 You may be the vessel God is using to bring light into a dark moment.
You’re not too small for God to use.
Thanks for being part of my journey and for reading today’s post. Let this encourage you to listen a little more closely. Be sensitive to the Spirit. And above all — don’t let anyone steal your joy.
With love and gratitude,
Maryam 💛
