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

608 //It Is Written: Knowing Truth & Meeting Jesus at the Well [Bible Study & Devotional]

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode reminds us that God meets us right where we are — not after we’ve gotten it all together, but in the middle of our real, unfiltered lives. We’re continuing our scripture study in Acts 20:28–32, reflecting on what it means to guard our hearts, stay rooted in truth, and remain discerning in a world that often distorts God’s Word.
Then, we dive into Day 1 of Rachel G. Scott’s devotional Well Encounters: Finding Living Water in Unexpected Places. Through the story of the woman at the well in John 4, we’re reminded that Jesus isn’t waiting for our perfection — He meets us in our brokenness, our doubt, and even our detours. This conversation is a tender invitation to trust that our “wrong place, wrong time” moments might actually be divine appointments designed to refresh our weary souls with His living water.
If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, uncertain, or unseen, this episode will encourage you to draw near to the One who knows you completely and loves you still — the One who turns our wells of shame into wells of transformation. 💛 
💌 Email: hello@circletimeforthesoul.com
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@CircleTimeforTheSoul
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Well Encounters - Finding Living Water in Unexpected Places” by Rachel G Scott https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/62265-well-encounters-finding-living-water-in-unexpe
Bible Project Book of Acts (Part 2): https://youtu.be/Z-17KxpjL0Q?si=-Wwl7C--_6Izz-f_
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

607 // The Truth About Hard Seasons & Why God Isn't Fixing It, Yet. (He's Transforming Pain into Purpose) [Bible Study & Devotional]

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that what feels like loss in our lives is often the soil where God is producing something greater. We begin in 2 Chronicles 25, where King Amaziah wrestles with the tension between obedience and cost — learning that when we trust God, He can give us far more than what we think we’ve lost. From there, we reflect on Acts 20, where Paul models unwavering faith and obedience even in the face of hardship, reminding us that our lives are not our own but are meant to pour into others.
As we continue our study in Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power by T.D. Jakes, we explore what it means when God “makes wine” out of our crushing seasons. Just like Christ, who paid a personal cost for our transformation, we’re reminded that the process of becoming who God has called us to be comes at a price — but the outcome is purpose, maturity, and fruit that blesses others. If you’ve been walking through a season of pressure or loss, this episode will help you see that God is still at work in the pressing, and that what He’s making from your life is worth every drop. 🍇
💌 Email: hello@circletimeforthesoul.com
📓 Book: “Crushing: When God’s Turns Pressure Into Power” By TD Jakes: https://amzn.to/4qelSrF
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@CircleTimeforTheSoul
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of Acts (Part 2): https://youtu.be/Z-17KxpjL0Q?si=-Wwl7C--_6Izz-f_
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

606 // What If the Miracle Isn’t in What You Lost, But in What Remains? | Trusting God Through Every Season [Bible Study & Devotional]

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode begins with a gentle yet powerful reminder that you are not on the world’s timetable. The world says rush, hustle, and do more—but Jesus moved through life with calm, purpose, and complete trust in His Father’s plan. We introduce our scripture study from John 12:23–26 and move into day 6 of Pastor TD Jakes “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power,” where we explore the beautiful truth that our miracle isn’t in what we lost—it’s in what remains. 
Even in seasons of pruning, God is working. The fruit that’s left after loss is often the seed of our next season. If you’ve ever felt weary, behind, or unsure why God allowed something to be taken away, this episode will speak to your soul and remind you that His grace is still building you up for what’s next.
💌 Email: hello@circletimeforthesoul.com
📓 Book: “Crushing: When God’s Turns Pressure Into Power” By TD Jakes: https://amzn.to/4qelSrF
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@CircleTimeforTheSoul
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of Acts (Part 2): https://youtu.be/Z-17KxpjL0Q?si=-Wwl7C--_6Izz-f_
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

605 // The Cross, a Woman, and a Mission: How Jesus Transformed Pain into Purpose (Bible Study & Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode reflects on how the cross—once a symbol of agony—became the greatest emblem of hope, redemption, and victory. Through the story of Helen, the mother of Emperor Constantine, we see how God used one woman’s faith and determination to spread the message of the cross across the world. What was once a mark of suffering became a sign of salvation, reminding us that God can transform even our deepest pain into purpose.
As we look back at John 12:23–26, we’re reminded that every crushing season has meaning. Just as Jesus’ death produced new life, our own seasons of surrender are where God brings resurrection and fruitfulness. From the vineyard to the vat to the victory—God’s process may involve pressure, but it always leads to promise.
💌 Email: hello@circletimeforthesoul.com
📓 Book: “Crushing: When God’s Turns Pressure Into Power” By TD Jakes: https://amzn.to/4qelSrF
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@CircleTimeforTheSoul
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

604 // Trusting God’s Timing in the Stillness (Bible Study & Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the stillness, God is still at work. We open up about the waves of grief that rise without warning and how God meets us right there in the middle of them — steadying our hearts with His presence and peace. Through John 12:23–26, we’re reminded that following Jesus fully means surrendering the things of this world and trusting that His timing, His plan, and His purpose are always perfect.
We also continue our devotional Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power by T.D. Jakes with Day 4, “A Vat Full of Wait.” It’s a powerful picture of what happens after the crushing — that sacred “fermentation stage” where God refines our character, motives, and hearts before revealing what He’s been preparing all along. If you’ve been feeling like you’re in a season of waiting or transition, this episode will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten you — He’s preparing you. Nothing is wasted when surrendered to His will.
🎧 Referenced Song: “God Will Work It Out”: https://youtu.be/URuIldVKk9U?si=skdmvUj0WF0GyWNh
💌 Email: hello@circletimeforthesoul.com
📓 Book: “Crushing: When God’s Turns Pressure Into Power” By TD Jakes: https://amzn.to/4qelSrF
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

603 // Learning to Trust God When You Don’t Understand (Bible Study & Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a midweek heart check and a powerful reminder that even when life feels dark or confusing, God is still growing something beneath the surface. We’re continuing our study of John 12:23–26, where Jesus uses the imagery of a seed to show that our new life would only unfold after His death on the cross—and that even in loss or uncertainty, His purpose is still unfolding.
We’ll also dive into Day 3 of T.D. Jakes’ “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power” to explore what it means to truly trust God when the process feels painful. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, we’ll be reminded that the presence of pain is not a prophecy of destruction, but a sign of preparation. If you’ve ever wrestled with trusting God’s timing or questioned what He’s doing in the unseen, this episode will meet you right there—with truth, encouragement, and peace for your soul.
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

602 // Feeling Buried by Life? Here’s Why God Might Actually Be Planting You (Bible Study & Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a gentle reminder that even in the hard and hidden seasons, God is still working something beautiful beneath the surface. 
We’re studying John 12:23–26 and reflecting on Pastor T.D. Jakes’ Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power, where we’re reminded that the soil seasons of life—those times that feel dark, buried, or uncertain—are often the very places where God is preparing a greater harvest. 
When we shift our perspective from burial to planting, we begin to see how even frustration and delay are tools of divine transformation. If you’ve been feeling pressed, this episode will encourage you to trust that God hasn’t forgotten you—He’s planting you in richer soil for greater fruit.
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

601 // The Struggle is Real: Steadying Your Faith In God When Life Feels Heavy (Bible Study & Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode marks the beginning of a powerful 7-day devotional journey through Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power by Pastor T.D. Jakes.
If you’ve ever wrestled with the “why” behind your suffering—or tried to make sense of circumstances that simply don’t add up—this episode will meet you right where you are. We talk about the tension between logic and faith, the difference between pruning and punishment, and how God’s loving intention redeems even what feels painful. Through Job 13, Romans 8:28, and John 15:2, we’re reminded that nothing is wasted in His hands.
So if you’re walking through a season that feels confusing or heavy, lean in. God is still working, still refining, and still bringing purpose out of pressure.
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power
Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
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600 // When Fear Meets God’s Word: How Jeremiah 1 Teaches Us to Trust Him [Quarter 3 Recap #1]

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a steadying reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus in a world full of waves. We finish our study of Jeremiah 1:4–8, remembering that before Jeremiah ever felt ready, God knew him, set him apart, and appointed him—and then commanded, “Do not be afraid… for I am with you and will rescue you.” When fear, anxiety, or the headlines pull us under, we return to the unchanging Word and the presence of Christ who never leaves us (see also Rom. 12:15). 
We then move into Day 5 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You alongside 2 Corinthians 3:18, exploring the dangers of image management—especially in family life. Instead of treating loved ones as mirrors for our fears or aspirations, we release them to be who God created them to be and step into a mission bigger than appearances: loving God and others. If you’ve been craving a grace-filled reset and a steadier rhythm with the Lord, this conversation will help you lift your gaze from self to Jesus and walk in the freedom of being transformed into His image.
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
🕊️ Want a simple way to strengthen your daily walk with Him? The For the Soul journal gives you space to pray, reflect on Scripture, and see God’s hand at work in your everyday life — one page at a time.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal — and this week only, enjoy free shipping anywhere in the U.S. as part of our Fall Faith Reset!
I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
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📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you
Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

599 // Freedom From Fear and Confidence in God’s Strength [Quarter 3 Recap #2]

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a special Thankful Thursday reminder of how precious life truly is. September 11th shaped my perspective on gratitude, family, and friendships in a way I’ll never forget. It’s a call to pause, to appreciate the gift of each day, and to live with a heart of thankfulness.
Together we’ll reflect on Jeremiah 1:7–8, anchoring in the truth that God has chosen and equipped us, and that we don’t have to live in fear—because He is with us. We’ll also continue into Day 4 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, where we’re reminded to shift our gaze from ourselves to the One who truly sustains us.
If you’ve been wrestling with fear, insecurity, or the weight of the world, this episode will lift your heart back to the joy and freedom we have in Jesus.
🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab your For the Soul guided prayer journal — created to help you stay rooted in faith and connected with God throughout the week.
🕊️ Want a simple way to strengthen your daily walk with Him? The For the Soul journal gives you space to pray, reflect on Scripture, and see God’s hand at work in your everyday life — one page at a time.
➡️ Order yours today at circletimeforthesoul.com/journal — and this week only, enjoy free shipping anywhere in the U.S. as part of our Fall Faith Reset!
I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/
📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast
🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul
💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com
🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.
📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul
📘 RESOURCES
DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you
Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo
“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6
BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001
Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd
Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com
My Favorites:
BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3
DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
 
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛