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

Diana Marie | Bible Teacher & Faith Mentor
Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement
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  • Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

    Jesus and the True Weight of Sin | John 19:17-27 Bible Study [S4 E60]

    2026/03/27 | 23 mins.
    Hey Sis 💛

    There’s something we don’t talk about enough in our faith…

    Not because it’s not important — but because it’s uncomfortable.

    Sin.

    In today’s Bible study, we walk through John 19:17–27 and take a closer look at Jesus’ journey to the cross. And what we see is something that shifts everything:

    Sin is serious.
    Serious enough to cost Jesus the excruciating death of the cross.  

    But this isn’t a message of shame — it’s a message of truth wrapped in love.

    Because the same cross that reveals the weight of sin…
    also reveals the depth of God’s grace & love.

    If you’ve ever found yourself minimizing sin, struggling with conviction, or needing a reset in your walk with God — this episode will meet you right where you are.

    Grab your Bible and your journal. Let’s study together 💛

    ✨ In This Episode

    A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 19:17–27

    What the cross reveals about the seriousness of sin

    Why Jesus’ suffering changes how we view our choices

    The difference between conviction and condemnation

    How understanding the cost leads to deeper surrender

    📓 Journal Prompt
    Where in my life have I been minimizing or overlooking sin… and how is God gently calling me back into alignment with Him?

    🔗 Helpful Links
    📝 Circle Time Prayer Journal
    https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

    🤍 Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
    https://peacewithgod.net/steps/

    🙏 Support the Ministry
    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6

    📚 Resources
    Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/
    BibleRef: https://www.bibleref.com/
    Bible Study Fellowship: https://www.bsfinternational.org/

    📖 My Bible (NLT): https://amzn.to/4d4i1JN

    🎶 Music
    Buenos Dias by Matt Large
    Epidemic Sound

    📌 Note
    Some links may be affiliate links. This helps support the Circle Time for the Soul ministry at no additional cost to you. Thank you for being here and growing in the Word with me
  • Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

    When You Feel Pressured to Choose What’s Easy Over What’s Right | John 19 [S4 E59]

    2026/03/26 | 23 mins.
    Hey Sis 💛 

    Have you ever felt that quiet pressure to stay silent… to go along with what’s easier instead of what’s right?

    In this Bible Study, we walk through John 19:1–16 and the moment Pontius Pilate stands face to face with truth… and still wavers.

    It’s easy to read this passage and wonder how he could miss it.
    But if we’re honest, we face similar moments every day.

    Moments where fear, pressure, or approval try to pull us away from standing firm in Jesus.

    This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that indecision is still a decision… and that we are invited to fix our eyes on truth and not the noise around us.

    Grab your Bible and your journal. Let’s study together 💛

    ✨ IN THIS EPISODE
    ✨ A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 19:1–16
    ✨ What Jesus endured before the cross and why it matters
    ✨ The danger of pressure, fear, and compromise
    ✨ Why Pilate’s indecision still speaks to us today
    ✨ The difference between truth and cultural influence
    ✨ How to stand firm in your faith when it’s uncomfortable

    📓 JOURNAL PROMPT
    Where in my life am I feeling pressure to stay silent, compromise, or choose comfort over truth… and what would it look like for me to stand firmly with Jesus in that area today?

    🔗 HELPFUL LINKS
    📝 Circle Time Prayer Journal
    https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

    🙏 Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
    https://peacewithgod.net/steps/

    💛 Support the Ministry
    https://www.blueletterbible.org/
    BibleRef: https://www.bibleref.com/
    Bible Study Fellowship: https://www.bsfinternational.org/
    Spiritual Growth Bible (NLT): https://amzn.to/4d4i1JN

    🎶 MUSIC
    Buenos Dias by Matt Large
    Epidemic Sound

    📌 NOTE
    Some links may be affiliate links. This simply means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping us continue to share God’s Word. 💛
  • Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

    The Danger of Compromise in Your Faith | John 18 Bible Study [S4 E58]

    2026/03/25 | 22 mins.
    Hey Sis 💛

    What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t rejection… but compromise?

    In today’s Bible study, we walk through John 18:28–40 and the moment Jesus stands before Pilate. A moment filled with tension, truth, and a question that still echoes today:

    “What is truth?”

    Pilate had the opportunity to choose truth… but instead, he chose comfort, avoidance, and ultimately compromise.

    And if we’re honest… we can do the same.

    This episode is a heartfelt reminder that not choosing God fully is still a choice. And the life Jesus is calling you into isn’t restriction… it’s freedom.

    Grab your Bible and your journal. Let’s study together. 💛

    ✨ In This Episode
    ✨ A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 18:28–40
    ✨ The confrontation between truth and compromise
    ✨ Why Pilate’s avoidance became a life-altering decision
    ✨ What it means to live “in the middle” spiritually
    ✨ How compromise can quietly shape our faith
    ✨ Why choosing Jesus fully leads to true freedom

    📓 Journal Prompt
    Where in my life have I been choosing comfort or avoidance over fully following God?
    What would it look like for me to choose Him boldly in that area today?

    🔗 Helpful Links
    📓 Circle Time Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal
    🙏 Accept Jesus: https://peacewithgod.net/steps/
    💛 Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6

    📚 Resources
    Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/
    BibleRef: https://www.bibleref.com/
    Bible Study Fellowship: https://www.bsfinternational.org/
    📖 My Bible (Spiritual Growth Bible NLT): https://amzn.to/4d4i1JN

    🎶 Music
    Buenos Dias – Matt Large (Epidemic Sound)

    📌 Note
    Some links may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the ministry and helping us continue sharing God’s Word. 💛
  • Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

    When Your Faith Is Tested: Peter’s Story of Denial | John 18 Bible Study [S4 E57]

    2026/03/24 | 23 mins.
    Hey Sis 💛

    Sometimes the hardest moments in our faith aren’t loud…

    They’re the quiet ones.
    The moments where fear takes over… and we stay silent.

    In today’s Bible Study, we walk through John 18:15–27 and the moment Peter denies Jesus not once, not twice… but three times.

    A moment filled with fear.
    A moment filled with pressure.
    A moment that could have defined him… but didn’t.

    Because what we see in Peter’s story is something we all need to be reminded of:

    Failure is not final when grace is involved.

    If you’ve ever had a moment where you didn’t stand firm in your faith…
    this episode will meet you with truth, grace, and a reminder that God is not finished with you.

    Grab your Bible and your journal. Let’s study together 💛

    ✨ In This Episode
    ✨ A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 18:15–27
    ✨ Why Peter denied Jesus and what fear can do to us
    ✨ The tension between bold faith and real-life pressure
    ✨ What this moment reveals about human nature
    ✨ Why Peter’s failure didn’t define his future
    ✨ How God’s grace meets us in our weakest moments

    📓 Journal Prompt
    Where in my life have I allowed fear to silence my faith… and how is God inviting me to respond differently moving forward?

    🔗 Helpful Links
    Circle Time Prayer Journal
    https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

    Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
    https://peacewithgod.net/steps/

    Support the Ministry
    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6

    📚 Resources
    Blue Letter Bible
    https://www.blueletterbible.org

    BibleRef
    https://www.bibleref.com

    Bible Study Fellowship
    https://www.bsfinternational.org

    Bible Diana Marie is Using: "Spiritual Growth Bible NLT"
    https://amzn.to/4rLL0pi

    🎶 Music
    Buenos Dias by Matt Large
    Epidemic 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 💛
  • Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Journal Prompts, Morning Prayer, Biblical Encouragement

    Jesus Was Betrayed…But This Is What He Did Instead | John 18:1-14 Bible Study [S4 E56]

    2026/03/23 | 27 mins.
    Hey Sis 💛

    Sometimes, the hardest moments in our lives aren’t the ones where we lose control…

    They’re the ones where God asks us to surrender it.

    In today’s Bible study, we step into John 18:1–14 — the moment Jesus is betrayed and arrested. But instead of resistance, fear, or confusion… we see something powerful.

    We see Jesus step forward.

    Fully aware. Fully surrendered. Fully trusting the Father.

    And if we’re honest… this kind of surrender doesn’t always come naturally to us.

    If you’ve been struggling to trust God in a hard or uncertain season, this passage will gently challenge and encourage your heart.

    Because what looks like loss… might actually be obedience.
    And what feels heavy… might be the very place God is working most.

    ✨ In This Episode

    ✨ A Biblical affirmation rooted in John 18:1–14
    ✨ What it means that Jesus stepped forward willingly
    ✨ The difference between control and surrender
    ✨ How Peter’s reaction mirrors our own human instincts
    ✨ Why the “cup” God gives us is still part of His perfect plan

    📓 Journal Prompt

    What is the “cup” God has placed in front of me in this season…

    Am I resisting it, trying to control it, or avoiding it…

    Or am I willing to trust Him and surrender — even when it’s hard?

    🔗 Helpful Links

    Circle Time Prayer Journal
    https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

    Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
    https://peacewithgod.net/steps/

    Support the Ministry
    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6

    📚 Resources

    Blue Letter Bible
    https://www.blueletterbible.org

    BibleRef
    https://www.bibleref.com

    Bible Study Fellowship
    https://www.bsfinternational.org

    Bible Diana Marie is Using: "Spiritual Growth Bible NLT"
    https://amzn.to/4rLL0pi

    🎶 Music

    Buenos Dias by Matt Large
    Epidemic 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

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

Your Go-To Podcast for Christian Women Seeking Spiritual Growth, Encouragement, and a Stronger Faith Walk.***TOP 1% PODCAST IN CHRISTIANITY***Are you struggling to hear from God?Do you want to spend time in His Word every day but your faith ends up on the back burner?Do you wish you were a part of a community of faith-filled women growing in their relationship with Jesus?If so, you’re in the right place! 💕 Hey ya’ll! I’m Diana Marie, a teacher, and woman of God. I have been on a faith journey for nearly 30 years, and have often struggled with consistency in the Word, wondering if I’m praying ”right”, and wondering if I’m hearing from God or if it’s just my own thoughts.It wasn’t until I faced a couple valleys of my own that I was able to realize that in order to develop the spiritual disciplines and habits that kept me on the path to seeking God - and hearing from Him - it would require seeking Him on a daily basis so I can continue to grow in my relationship with Him.In this podcast, you will boost your faith with weekly memory verses, feel refreshed by daily devotionals, and start your day with prayer so you can feel comfortable in your faith journey. I’ve learned that to grow in faith, you need a few key ingredients: regular time in God’s Word, a community of fellow believers who’ve been around the block, and the knowledge that you’re right where you’re supposed to be.So, if you’re ready to:✨ Finally find some friends who’ve got your back on your journey with God✨  Connect with a community of believers who’ve been down this road before, and ✨ Gain some rock-solid confidence in the amazing plan that God’s got for your life,Guess what? This podcast is for your friend. 🫂 Now, no need to dress up – grab your coffee, tea, or whatever you fancy ☕️ , get comfy, and let’s kick off our shoes for a bit of soul-nourishing conversation.Ephesians 3:20-21”Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”You Are So Loved, Diana Marie— YOUR NEXT STEPS! — *Accept Jesus Into Your Heart* — https://lp.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/Visit Our Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/Join The Private Facebook Group! — www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul “Christian Women Growing in Faith”Order a “For The Soul” Prayer Journal - circletimeforthesoul.com/journalEmail — [email protected]
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