Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

The Peace the World Can’t Give You | John 14: 15-31 Bible Study [S4 E49]

Hey Sis 💛 Have you ever wondered how believers are actually able to live the Christian life?
Because if we are honest, trying to follow Jesus through our own discipline, effort, or willpower often leaves us feeling discouraged.
In John 14:15–31, Jesus prepares His disciples for something that must have been incredibly confusing and heartbreaking. He tells them that He is leaving.
But in the middle of that moment, Jesus makes a promise that changes everything.
A promise that would transform how believers live their faith, understand obedience, and experience peace.
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we walk through this powerful passage together and explore what Jesus meant when He spoke about the Holy Spirit, obedience that flows from love, and a peace the world simply cannot offer.
✨ In this episode we explore
• A biblical affirmation rooted in John 14• Why Jesus connects love and obedience• The promise Jesus gives before His departure• What it means that believers are not left alone• The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer• The kind of peace Jesus leaves with His followers
📖 Journal Prompt
Where in my life do I need to receive the peace that Jesus offers instead of the peace the world tries to give?
Take a few moments to write honestly about what may be troubling your heart, and invite the Holy Spirit to help you rest in the steady peace that comes from trusting Jesus.
Helpful Links
Join the Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
Resources
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org
The Believer's Authorityhttps://amzn.to/3NzdJj4
🎶 Music
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
📌 Note
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie

Ask Anything in My Name? What Jesus Really Meant | John 14:1-14 Bible Study [S4 E48]

Hey Sis 💛 Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant in John 14 when He said, “Ask for anything in my name, and I will do it”?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we explore this powerful passage from the Gospel of John and unpack what it means for Christian prayer, faith, and trusting God’s promises.
If you have ever tried to understand prayer or wondered what it truly means to pray in Jesus’ name, this scripture study helps bring clarity to one of the most quoted verses in the Bible.
✨ In this episode we explore:
• A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 14• Why Jesus tells His disciples not to let their hearts be troubled• What Jesus means when He says He is the way, the truth, and the life• Why believers will do greater works after His ministry• What it truly means to ask for something in Jesus’ name• Why context matters when reading Scripture• How prayer becomes participation in God’s work
Sis, prayer was never meant to be about controlling outcomes.
It is an invitation to partner with God in what He is already doing.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
Prayer Journal (SPRING SALE 20% OFF!)https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
Join the Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
Support the ministryhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org
BibleRef Commentaryhttps://www.bibleref.com
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org
Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
Pastor Charles Stanley Sermon on Prayerhttps://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=FfRd3-Sb4coCK6tQ
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals.

Would People Know You Follow Jesus by the Way You Love? | John 13:18-38 Bible Study [S4 E47]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever been completely confident in your faith… only to later realize you weren’t as strong as you thought?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we walk through John 13:18–38, a powerful and honest moment between Jesus and His disciples. In this passage, Jesus reveals that one of the men sitting at the table with Him will betray Him. Shortly after, Peter boldly declares that he is ready to die for Jesus.
But Jesus responds with a sobering truth.
Before the rooster crows the next morning, Peter will deny even knowing Him three times.
This moment reminds us that faith is not built on our own strength or confidence. It is built on our dependence on Christ. Even when we fall short, Jesus already knows our story from beginning to end and speaks redemption over our lives.
Peter’s failure did not cancel his future. In fact, Jesus was already pointing toward the restoration that would come later.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 13:18–38• Why Jesus predicted His betrayal before it happened• The humanity of Jesus as He faced betrayal and heartbreak• What Peter’s bold promise reveals about our own faith• The powerful meaning behind Jesus asking Peter, “Die for me?”• How Jesus was already speaking reconciliation over Peter’s future• A devotional reflection titled “Die for Me?”• A journal prompt to help you reflect on God’s grace when you fall short
Sis, one of the most beautiful truths in this passage is that Jesus already knew Peter would fail… and He still chose him.
Our failures never surprise God, and they never cancel His grace.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES FOR DEEPER STUDY
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals. 💛

Would You Still Praise God When Life Isn’t Going Right? | John 13:1–17 S4 E46]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself…
Would you still praise God if everything in life wasn’t going right?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we open to John 13:1–17, one of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry. In this passage, Jesus kneels down and washes the feet of His disciples. The King of Kings takes the posture of a servant.
In the ancient world, washing someone’s feet was a task reserved for the lowest servant in the household. Yet Jesus chose to model humility and sacrificial love in a way His disciples would never forget.
This moment reveals something deeper about the heart of God and about the kind of life believers are called to live.
When we truly understand how deeply we are loved by our Heavenly Father, it changes how we show up in the world and how we love others.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 13:1–17• Why Jesus washing the disciples’ feet shocked everyone in the room• What true humility looks like in the life of a believer• How knowing you are loved by God changes how you treat others• Why Jesus calls His followers to serve one another• A devotional reflection titled “Living Like You’re Loved”• A journal prompt to help you reflect on God’s love in your daily life
Sis, when you know whose you are, you move through life differently.
When we understand the depth of Christ’s love for us, it begins to shape how we love and serve others.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES FOR DEEPER STUDY
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals. 💛

Are You People Pleasing More Than Seeking God's Approval? | John 12:37-50 Bible Study [S4 E45]

Hey Sis 💛 Have you ever caught yourself caring more about what people think than what God thinks?
In a world filled with likes, comments, reviews, and constant opinions, it can be easy to start measuring our worth by human praise instead of God’s approval.
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we finish John 12 by exploring a sobering moment in Jesus’ ministry. Despite the miracles, the signs, and the undeniable evidence of who He was, many people still chose not to believe.
Why?
Scripture tells us something incredibly honest about the human heart.
They loved the praise of people more than the praise of God.
This passage invites us to pause and examine our own hearts. Are our decisions shaped by fear of people or faith in God?
Sis, God never called us to chase approval. He called us to walk in obedience.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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✨ Episode Highlights
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 12:37–50• Why many people still refused to believe in Jesus despite the miracles• What Scripture means when it says God hardened their hearts• Why context matters when we study the Bible• The danger of seeking human praise over God’s approval• How fear can quietly shape our spiritual decisions• What it looks like to realign our hearts toward obedience to God
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES FOR DEEPER STUDY
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals. 💛

What Does It Really Mean to Surrender to Jesus? | John 12:20-36 [S4 E44]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever felt the tension between wanting to follow Jesus… and wanting to hold on to control of your life?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we continue through John 12:20–36, where Jesus begins preparing His followers for what is about to happen. For the first time, He declares that His hour has come. The cross is approaching, and Jesus reveals a powerful truth about the kingdom of God.
A seed must fall to the ground and die before it produces life.
This moment was not just about Jesus’ sacrifice. It is also an invitation. An invitation for us to consider what it means to truly surrender our lives to Him.
Because the path to real life in Christ often begins with letting go of the life we are trying to control.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 12:20–36• Why Jesus compares His death to a seed producing life• What it means when Jesus says His hour has come• Why some people heard God’s voice while others missed it• How the cross defeated Satan’s power over believers• What Jesus means when He calls us to lose our life to find it• Why surrender does not make life smaller but fuller in Christ• A devotional reflection titled “We’ve Got a Part to Play”• A journal prompt to help you reflect on surrender and trust
Sis, following Jesus was never meant to be a comfortable life built on control. It is a surrendered life built on trust.
And the beautiful truth is this.
When we place our lives in His hands, what feels like loss often becomes the very thing that produces life.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES FOR DEEPER STUDY
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals. 💛

You Can’t Make Everyone Happy | John 12:1–19 Bible Study [S4 E43]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever realized that some people simply won’t like you… even when you’ve done nothing wrong?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we open John 12 and witness two powerful moments: Mary pouring out costly worship at Jesus’ feet and the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. But alongside worship and celebration, we also see something sobering — opposition rising from both outside and within.
Lazarus becomes a target simply because his life reflects the power of Jesus.
And that truth still speaks today.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 12:1–19• Why Mary’s worship was criticized• What Judas’ reaction reveals about the heart• Why obedience often triggers opposition• The dangerous desire to make everyone happy• Palm Sunday prophecy fulfillment• What it means to live for God’s approval instead of people’s
Sis, you were not created to manage everyone’s emotions.
You were created to obey God.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 RESOURCES FOR DEEPER STUDY
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 MUSIC
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 NOTE
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women who are searching for Bible studies and devotionals 💛
 
 

When It Feels Like the End, God Is Still Writing | John 11:45-57 Bible Study [S4 E42]

Hey Sis 💛 Have you ever noticed how God can use anyone to accomplish His will… even those who oppose Him?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we close out John 11:45–57 and step into the moment where the official plot to kill Jesus begins. What looked like the beginning of the end was actually the setup for the greatest victory in history.
Opposition rises.Religious leaders panic.A secret meeting unfolds.
And yet… God is still sovereign.
Sis, what looks like the end may actually be the turning point.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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✨ In This Episode, We Explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 11:45–57• Why opposition often follows breakthrough• How Caiaphas unknowingly prophesied the gospel• What the Sanhedrin feared and why• How God uses even evil intentions to accomplish redemption• A devotional reflection titled “There’s More to Your Story”• A journal prompt to help you trust God in hard chapters
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🔗 Helpful Links
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 Resources for Deeper Study
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 Music Credit
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeSource: Epidemic Sound
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📌 Note
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue to reach women who are hungry for truth. 💛

Does God Even Care? | Why Jesus Wept Before Raising Lazarus | John 11:30-44 Bible Study [S4 E41]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever asked the quiet question in your grief…Does God even care?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we walk through John 11:30–43 — the moment Jesus weeps before raising Lazarus from the dead. This powerful passage reveals both His compassion and His authority. We see a Savior who is not distant from sorrow, yet fully sovereign over death.
Sometimes what feels like delay is actually a setup for deeper belief.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 11:30–57• Why Jesus wept even knowing the miracle was coming• The meaning behind His righteous anger• How grief and glory can exist in the same moment• Why God’s delays are often divine setups• The deeper purpose behind Lazarus’ resurrection• A devotional reflection titled “Does God Even Care?”• A journal prompt for processing grief and trust
Sis, He does care.And sometimes His glory unfolds right in the middle of our pain.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 Helpful Links
🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
💛 Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
📓 For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
🤍 Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 Resources for Deeper Study
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 Music
Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 Note
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue to reach women who are hungry for truth. 💛
#biblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcast

Waiting on God?! Just When We Think Jesus Is Late (PART 1) (John 11:1-29 Bible Study) [S4 E40]

Hey Sis 💛
Have you ever felt like God’s timing just does not match yours?
In today’s Bible Study with Me, we begin one of the most well-known miracles in Scripture — the raising of Lazarus in John 11. But before the resurrection… there was waiting. And that waiting was not accidental.
Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.And yet… He stayed two more days.
This passage invites us to wrestle with something deeply personal: What if God’s delay is not denial, but design?
✨ In this episode, we explore:• A Circle Time style biblical affirmation rooted in John 11:1–29• Why Jesus delayed even though He loved them• The difference between urgency and intention• What it means that obedience is the safest course of action• Martha’s honest faith in the middle of grief• How God uses waiting to deepen revelation• A devotional reflection titled “He Waited So That…”• A journal prompt to process where God feels delayed in your life
Sis, sometimes the miracle we are asking for is smaller than the revelation He is preparing to give.
Grab your Bible. Grab your journal. Let’s lean in together. 💛
Xo,Diana Marie
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🔗 Helpful Links
Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://peacewithgod.net/steps/
Circle Time Collectivehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective
For the Soul Prayer Journalhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
Donate to Support the Podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6
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📚 Resources for Deeper Study
Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/
BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/
Bible Study Fellowshiphttps://www.bsfinternational.org/
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🎶 Music
Music: Buenos Dias by Matt LargeEpidemic Sound
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📌 Note
Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue to reach women who are hungry for truth. 💛