Hey Sis 💛

Have you ever looked at a situation and thought, “There’s no way God could use this for good”?

In today’s Bible Study, we walk through Acts 13:4-12 and see a powerful reminder that God is still able to work through opposition, spiritual warfare, setbacks, and situations that seem impossible to change. What looked like interference became the very thing God used to draw someone closer to Him.

Sometimes we decide the ending of the story before God is finished writing it. But Sis, God is still moving behind the scenes.

📖 In This Bible Study: • Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey • Spiritual opposition and distraction • Why the enemy fights so hard against truth • How God can use difficult situations for His glory • Trusting God when circumstances feel impossible

🔗 Helpful Links

📝 For the Soul Prayer Journal https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

🤍 Join the Circle Time Collective https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

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

📚 Resources for Spiritual Growth

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

BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com

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

🎶 Music: Buenos Dias by Matt Large Music from Epidemic Sound

📌 Note: Some links above may be affiliate links which help support this ministry at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul and helping us continue creating Bible studies and devotional content for women around the world 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie

Hey Sis 💛

Sometimes the hardest part of following God isn’t hearing Him. It’s releasing what feels safe.

In today’s Bible Study through Acts 13:1-3, we look at the moment Barnabas and Saul are commissioned and sent out by the Holy Spirit after a season of worship, prayer, fasting, and surrender.

Before God moved us into the next chapter, there are things that have to be laid down first.

And honestly? Many of us are praying for breakthrough while still holding tightly to the comfort, fear, relationships, habits, or security God may be asking us to release.

In this devotional Bible study, we’re talking about obedience, surrender, spiritual growth, and what it looks like to truly trust God with the next season of your life. 💛

📖 In This Bible Study: • Acts 13:1-3 explained • Barnabas and Saul being commissioned • Why surrender often feels difficult • Prayer, fasting, and hearing God clearly • Letting go of comfort and fear • Trusting God in a new season

🔗 Helpful Links

For the Soul Prayer Journal https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

Join the Circle Time Collective

https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

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

📚 Resources

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

BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/

Spiritual Growth Bible NLT amzn.to/4urjU8R

🎶 Music Buenos Dias by Matt Large Music via Epidemic Sound

📌 Note Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women around the world.

Xo,

Diana Marie 💛

Hey Sis 💛

Have you ever looked at someone else’s actions and wondered, “God… how are they getting away with that?” In today’s Bible study through Acts 12:20-25, we’re talking about the story of Herod Agrippa and the deeper heart issue of pride, approval, and self glorification.

But this conversation goes beyond Herod. Because before we point fingers at everyone else, scripture often invites us to pause and allow God to examine our own hearts too.

If you’ve been feeling convicted, stretched, humbled, or challenged in your walk with God lately, I pray this episode reminds you that God’s correction is rooted in love and transformation, not shame. 💛

📖 Scripture: Acts 12:20-25

🎧 Helpful Links

For the Soul Prayer Journal https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

Circle Time Collective https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

🎶 Music: Buenos Dias by Matt Large via Epidemic Sound

📌 Note: Some links may be affiliate links which help support this ministry at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul. 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie 💛

Hey Sis 💛

Have you ever prayed for something so earnestly… only to struggle to believe God was actually answering it?

In today’s Bible study through Acts 12, we walk through one of the most powerful and human moments in scripture. The church gathered together praying faithfully for Peter while unable to believe when Peter actually shows up.

And honestly? Many of us can relate more than we realize.

Sometimes disappointment, grief, waiting, and unanswered prayers can wear us down so deeply that even while we’re praying, part of us quietly stops expecting God to move.

Today, we’re talking about prayer, trust, discouragement, and what it means to keep believing that God is still working… even when we cannot fully see it yet.

📖 In This Bible Study: • Acts 12:1–19 study and devotional • Peter’s miraculous prison escape • Why prayer still matters • Trusting God in seasons of disappointment • How prayer changes us • Encouragement for spiritually weary seasons

🔗 Helpful Links

For the Soul Prayer Journal: circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

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

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

📚 Resources Blue Letter Bible blueletterbible.org

BibleRef bibleref.com

Bible Study Fellowship bsfinternational.org

🎶 Music Music by Epidemic Sound

📌 Note Some links may be affiliate links which help support the ministry at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul and helping us continue creating faith-filled content for women growing deeper in their walk with Jesus.

Xo,

Diana Marie 💛

Hey Sis 💛

Have you ever struggled to obey God because you weren’t completely sure how things would turn out?

In today’s Bible study through Acts 11:19-30, we look at the early church in Antioch and the powerful way these believers responded with generosity, obedience, and trust, even without having all the answers.

This scripture reminds us that obedience isn’t always comfortable or convenient, but God can use even our smallest acts of faithfulness in ways far beyond what we can see.

📖 In This Bible Study: ✨ The spread of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem ✨ Why Antioch became such an important city in Acts ✨ The first time believers were called Christians ✨ Barnabas and Saul’s role in strengthening the church ✨ What “Give and Let God” really means ✨ How generosity transforms us spiritually and emotionally ✨ Trusting God without needing guarantees first

🔗 Helpful Links

💛 For the Soul 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

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🎶 Music: Buenos Dias by Matt Large Epidemic Sound

📌 Note: Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women around the world 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie

Hey Sis 💛

Have you ever felt like God was leading you somewhere… but the people around you just didn’t understand it?

In today’s Bible study through Acts 11, we’re walking through the moment Peter had to explain why he followed the leading of the Holy Spirit even when it challenged tradition, expectations, and the opinions of others.

This scripture is such a powerful reminder that obedience to God will not always be comfortable or widely accepted. Sometimes God will ask us to move beyond what feels familiar so He can reveal something greater.

And Sis… if you’ve ever struggled with fear of people’s opinions, hesitation to obey, or wondering if you should stay quiet to keep others comfortable… this episode is for you. 💛

✨ Acts 11:1–18 explained ✨ Peter’s response to criticism and opposition ✨ The tension between tradition and obedience ✨ Why God’s work often stretches our understanding ✨ Learning to trust God even when others don’t understand ✨ “Who am I to stand in God’s way?”

💛 For the Soul Prayer Journal https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

💛 Join the Circle Time Collective https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

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

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

📖 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com

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

📖 Through the Bible with Pastor Paul https://www.lifebibleministry.com/through-the-bible

Buenos Dias by Matt Large Music from Epidemic Sound

Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul and helping this ministry continue to encourage women in their walk with God. 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie

Hey Sis 💛

What if the person God keeps placing on your heart… isn’t random?

In today’s Bible study through Acts 10, we walk through a powerful moment where God prepares both Peter and Cornelius for a divine encounter that would change lives forever. Before they ever met, the Holy Spirit was already moving behind the scenes, arranging details, softening hearts, and preparing the way.

This chapter reminds us that obedience isn’t always about having all the answers. Sometimes it’s simply about being willing to move when God prompts you to.

And Sis… what if God is trying to reach someone through you?

✨ Acts 10 explained ✨ Peter and Cornelius ✨ The Holy Spirit preparing hearts ✨ Divine appointments in scripture ✨ God shows no favoritism ✨ Obedience when God says move ✨ Seeing people through God’s eyes ✨ The Gospel reaching the Gentiles

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

💛 Prayer Journal https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal

🤝 Join the Circle Time Collective https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

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

📖 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com

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

📖 Through the Bible with Pastor Paul https://www.lifebibleministry.com/through-the-bible

📖 Spiritual Growth Bible (NLT) https://amzn.to/4urjU8R

Buenos Dias by Matt Large via Epidemic Sound

Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping Circle Time for the Soul continue reaching women around the world with God’s Word. 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie

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What happens when a life fully surrendered to Jesus touches the people around it?

In today’s Bible study through Acts 9:32-43, we walk through two powerful miracles involving Peter, Aeneas, and Tabitha (Dorcas) and uncover a deeper truth behind them all.

This episode is both a scripture study and a heart check.

What kind of story is your life telling?

📖 In This Bible Study ✨ Acts 9:32-43 explained ✨ Peter heals Aeneas ✨ Peter raises Dorcas (Tabitha) ✨ “And many believed in the Lord” ✨ Why God sometimes heals and sometimes works differently ✨ Faith, miracles, and trusting God with open hands ✨ What it means to leave a Jesus-centered legacy

🔗 Helpful Links

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

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

🤝 Join the Circle Time Collective https://circletimeforthesoul.com/collective

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

📚 Resources for Spiritual Growth Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org BibleRef: https://www.bibleref.com Bible Study Fellowship: https://www.bsfinternational.org Pastor Paul “Through the Bible”: https://www.lifebibleministry.com/through-the-bible

🎶 Music Buenos Dias by Matt Large Music from Epidemic Sound

📌 Note Some links above may be affiliate links which help support this ministry at no additional cost to you. Thank you for being here and growing in God’s Word with me. 💛

Xo,

Diana Marie 💕