Time Wasters, Discernment, and Protecting Your Purpose

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Today is a beautiful day, and honestly—regardless of how I feel—it’s still an amazing day. I’m so grateful for the power to choose my focus and shift my energy, even when life throws a few curveballs. That choice alone is powerful—and it changes everything.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on something deep, especially as someone who truly enjoys serving others. I love showing up, giving my best, and going the extra mile—even when it’s not convenient. That’s just how I’m wired. But here's the truth: that extra mile hasn't always led to the kind of business I want.

I’ve noticed a pattern that I can no longer ignore:
The people I bend over backward for—researching, advising, supporting—many of them have turned out to be time wasters. They don’t follow through. They pull energy, not progress. They take the information and disappear. And honestly? It hurts.

Meanwhile, there's another trend—one that’s been so clear lately:
The clients who come prepared, knowing exactly what they want, making no extra demands, and even paying higher—those are the ones who close the deal. Quickly. Smoothly. Efficiently.

Seeing this has made me ask myself:
Should I stop going the extra mile? Should I start saying no to “let me pick your brain” conversations that don’t lead anywhere?
Should I reserve my best only for the ones who are serious about doing business?

My ego says YES—just stop! Stop giving so much. Stop hoping. Stop showing up so hard for people who don't match your energy.

But my spirit says pause. Reflect. Discern.

So I’m praying—for discernment. Discernment to know when someone is a time waster, and when someone is truly sent for a season of purpose. Because honestly, I’m tired of empty wells. I want to pour into places that pour back.

And maybe you’ve been there too.
Maybe you have gone all out for someone, thinking they’d be the one to support your business, only to realize it was all smoke and no fire. If you’ve been in that predicament, I see you. I feel you. And I want to pray with you:

Lord, I pray that you would give us wisdom to see who is truly meant to walk this business journey with us. Remove time wasters from our path and replace them with real clients, real opportunities, and real connections. Make the process smooth, the outcome joyful, and the energy returned—pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Thank you for walking through this moment with me. If you’re building something with your heart and soul—don’t stop. Just adjust your approach. Protect your gift. Guard your energy. And stay rooted in your purpose.

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With joy and strength,
Maryam

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