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  • 580 // When Fear Meets God’s Word: How Jeremiah 1 Teaches Us to Trust Him (Bible Study and Devotional)

    580 // When Fear Meets God’s Word: How Jeremiah 1 Teaches Us to Trust Him (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 12 2025
    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 the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    19 min
  • 579 // Freedom From Fear and Confidence in God’s Strength (Bible Study and Devotional)

    579 // Freedom From Fear and Confidence in God’s Strength (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 11 2025
    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 the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    24 min
  • 578 // Sick of Looking to Yourself for Confidence? Try Fixing Your Gaze on Jesus Instead! (Bible Study and Devotional)

    578 // Sick of Looking to Yourself for Confidence? Try Fixing Your Gaze on Jesus Instead! (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 10 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ It’s midweek check-in time! Today, we’re in Jeremiah 1:4–8, we’re reminded that God formed us, called us, and equipped us long before we ever felt “ready.” Yet, just like Jeremiah, we often find ourselves making excuses, clinging to comfort, or magnifying our flaws instead of trusting His strength. In Day 3 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, we uncover how self-preoccupation can leave us more insecure than ever. The world says, “Look inward.” But Scripture calls us to lift our eyes and fix our gaze on Jesus (Proverbs 4:25). True freedom isn’t found in affirmations about ourselves—it’s found in living fully for Him. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of self-focus, today’s conversation will help you release that burden and walk in the joy of being anchored in God’s truth. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    18 min
  • 577 // Free From Idols and Insecurity: Trusting God With Your Identity (Bible Devotional)

    577 // Free From Idols and Insecurity: Trusting God With Your Identity (Bible Devotional)
    Sep 9 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode reminds us that God’s call on our lives is not dependent on what we think we can or cannot do, but on the One who equips and sends us. In Jeremiah 1:4–8, we see God reassuring Jeremiah—young and unsure—that he was known, set apart, and appointed before he was even formed in the womb. That same truth covers you too, Sis: you are chosen, set in this time and place, and fully equipped for God’s purpose. We also continue with Day 2 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, where we unpack the “mirror reflex.” Too often we look to people, possessions, or positions to reflect back our worth—and when they fail, our hearts spiral. But scripture reminds us that idols cannot give life, and when we let them shape our identity, we end up empty. The invitation today is to release false mirrors and fix our gaze on the God who made us in His image. If you’ve been feeling weighed down by expectations or distracted by how others see you, this conversation is for you. Take a pause, do a soul check, and let God reframe your reflection in Him. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    21 min
  • 576 // Freedom in Letting Go: Shifting the Focus From Self to God (Bible Study and Devotional)

    576 // Freedom in Letting Go: Shifting the Focus From Self to God (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 8 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that prayer is never wasted, even when it feels like God already has everything figured out. We introduce our weeks’ scripture study from Jeremiah 1:4–8 and also begin our new devotional, Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, with a powerful truth: life is not about us—it’s all about Him. If you’ve ever wrestled with whether your prayers really matter or carried the heavy weight of being the “main character” in your story, this conversation will bring freedom. Together, we’ll explore how shifting our focus off ourselves and onto God lifts the burden of performance, people-pleasing, and rejection, leading us to a peace only He can give. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    18 min
  • 575 // When Casting Cares Feels Hard: Humility, Trust, and the God Who Lifts Us Up (Bible Study and Devotional)

    575 // When Casting Cares Feels Hard: Humility, Trust, and the God Who Lifts Us Up (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 5 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that we don’t have to live in the rush of the world or carry the weight of our worries alone. In 1 Peter 5:6–7, Peter calls us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand and cast every care on Him—because He truly cares for us. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to release our anxieties like a fisherman casting a net, trusting that God not only receives them but has the power to lift us up in His perfect timing. We’ll also walk through Day 3 of I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t by Lysa TerKeurst, where we’re invited to see suffering not as a reason to doubt God’s goodness, but as an opportunity to bow in humility and draw closer to Him. If you’ve been longing for peace in the midst of sorrow, this conversation will remind you that God’s way and God’s timing are always rooted in love. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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: “I Want to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52891-i-want-to-trust-you-but-i-dont BOOK: “I Want to to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst https://amzn.to/3JIj1GO Bible Project Book of 1 Peter: https://youtu.be/WhP7AZQlzCg?si=U866m_tPe394cDge “Understanding 1 Peter 5:7” https://youtu.be/1phZr4qbLEU?si=BSB0QJVN44g944Rx 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    17 min
  • 574 // Cast Your Cares On God: You Don’t Have To Carry It Anymore! (Bible Study and Devotional)

    574 // Cast Your Cares On God: You Don’t Have To Carry It Anymore! (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 4 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that we don’t have to carry anxiety, fear, or the weight of the unknown on our own. In 1 Peter 5:6–7, Peter invites us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand and to cast every care on Him—because He truly cares for us. Together, we’ll explore what it means to actively release our worries to God instead of claiming them as “ours,” and how community and prayer can help us experience the freedom Christ died to give us. We’ll also continue with Day 2 of I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t by Lysa TerKeurst. Today’s devotional in Esther 7 points to the truth that just when it looks like evil is winning, God is still at work. From Haman’s downfall to the resurrection of Jesus, we see that even the enemy’s schemes cannot stop God’s redemptive plan. Evil is in the process of being defeated, and because of Jesus, we can trust that victory is already secured. If you’ve ever wrestled with worry, wondered if your prayers matter, or felt like the darkness was winning, this episode will remind you that God reigns. He loves you, He sees you, and He is working behind the scenes in ways you cannot yet see. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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: “I Want to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52891-i-want-to-trust-you-but-i-dont BOOK: “I Want to to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst https://amzn.to/3JIj1GO Bible Project Book of 1 Peter: https://youtu.be/WhP7AZQlzCg?si=U866m_tPe394cDge 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/4jkXqkR BOOK: 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! 💛
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    19 min
  • 573 // When Trust Feels Hard: Holding Loosely to My Plans and Tightly to God (Bible Study and Devotional)

    573 // When Trust Feels Hard: Holding Loosely to My Plans and Tightly to God (Bible Study and Devotional)
    Sep 3 2025
    Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a heart check-in on what it really means to trust God with open hands instead of clinging tightly to our own outcomes. We’re beginning in 1 Peter 5:6–11, where Peter reminds us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand and to cast all our cares on Him—because He cares for us. From Peter’s perspective as one who walked with Jesus, we learn that true humility is not weakness, but strength under control, and it positions us to receive God’s grace in His perfect timing. We’ll also start Day 1 of a brand-new devotional by Lysa TerKeurst, I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t. Her reflection in Proverbs 3:5–6 challenges us to see how often we tie trust to our desire for things to turn out our way. Through vivid images of trees with shallow roots and ants that slowly hollow them out, we’re reminded that faith is built not in easy seasons, but in preparing deep roots for the inevitable storms. Sis, God’s call is clear: hold loosely to what we think we need most, and instead rest in the peace that comes from trusting Him fully. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, shallow roots, or the weight of wanting control, this episode will encourage you to release your plans and live out the declaration: Open Hands to God’s Plans. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me September 23–24 for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. 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 Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies 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: “I Want to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52891-i-want-to-trust-you-but-i-dont BOOK: “I Want to to Trust You But I Don’t” By Lysa Terkeurst https://amzn.to/3JIj1GO Bible Project Book of 1 Peter: https://youtu.be/WhP7AZQlzCg?si=U866m_tPe394cDge 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/4jkXqkR • BOOK: 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! 💛
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