Circle Time for The Soul Daily Devotional | Bible Study, Bible Verses, Biblical Encouragement, Journal Prompts, Faith

Hey Sis 💛

The evidence in front of you can look final and still not tell the whole story.

Today we’re continuing Joseph’s story in Genesis 37:18–36, and things take a turn Joseph probably never could have imagined.

He followed his father’s instructions. He went where he was sent. And somehow, that obedience led him straight into a pit and eventually toward Egypt.

Sis, sometimes we can be moving exactly where we’re supposed to go and still find ourselves asking:

God, how did I end up here?

But things aren’t always as they seem.

What feels like a setback may be part of the very road God is using to move the story forward.

And as long as you’re breathing, Sis, your story isn’t finished yet.

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Xo,
Diana Marie 💛

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Hey Sis 💛

Some things God shows you aren’t meant for everybody yet.

Today we’re beginning the story of Joseph in Genesis 37, where a 17-year-old Joseph receives dreams about his future and immediately shares them with the people around him.

Let’s just say…they weren’t exactly excited for him. 😅

And Sis, there’s something here for us.

Maybe God has placed a dream, vision, goal, or next step on your heart that you’re excited about. But before we tell everybody what God showed us, there may be another question worth asking first:

Lord, is this mine to share yet?

Because not every dream needs an audience.

Sometimes it simply needs your obedience.

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My heart here at Circle Time for the Soul is to create a space where we can encounter God through studying His Word, build a deeper relationship with Him, and live like Jesus together, one day at a time.

Xo,
Diana Marie 💛

Disclaimer: Circle Time for the Soul is intended to provide biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and educational content. It is not meant to replace professional therapy, counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek support from a qualified professional when needed.

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Hey Sis 💛

The families in the Bible were a whole lot messier than we sometimes remember.

And yet, somehow, God continued working His redemption story through ordinary people, complicated families, questionable decisions, long waiting seasons, and promises that sometimes seemed impossible.

Today we’re stepping into Genesis and setting the stage for our new study through the life of Joseph.

Before we get to Joseph himself, we’re tracing the generations that came before him and looking at something that shows up again and again:

God’s timing doesn’t always look like ours, but His promises remain true.

Sis, you don’t have to force what God has promised just because you can’t see how He’s going to do it yet.

So if you’re in a season of waiting, wondering, or trying really hard not to take matters into your own hands, this one is for you.

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BibleProject — Genesis Overview
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Blue Letter Bible
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Through the Bible with Pastor Paul
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🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large via Epidemic Sound

My heart here at Circle Time for the Soul is to create a space where we can encounter God through studying His Word, build a deeper relationship with Him, and live like Jesus together, one day at a time.

Xo,
Diana Marie 💛

Disclaimer: Circle Time for the Soul is intended to provide biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and educational content. It is not meant to replace professional therapy, counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek support from a qualified professional when needed.

Scripture quotations and study resources belong to their respective copyright holders. Some links in these show notes may be affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Hey Sis 💛

Bible study does not have to feel complicated or far outside your reach.

After almost three years and 700+ episodes of Circle Time for the Soul, today I’m taking you behind the mic to show you what happens before I ever press record.

We’re walking through what my own quiet time looks like, how I approach Scripture, when I pull in study resources, how I think through application, and how that time eventually becomes the episode you hear.

But Sis, the goal isn’t for you to walk away thinking, “Wow, that’s a lot.”

It’s for you to realize:

“Wait…I can do this too.”

Because Circle Time was never meant to replace your own time with God. My prayer is that it becomes a companion to it as we learn, grow, and become students of His Word together.

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My heart here at Circle Time for the Soul is to create a space where we can encounter God through studying His Word, build a deeper relationship with Him, and live like Jesus together, one day at a time.

Xo,
Diana Marie 💛

Disclaimer: Circle Time for the Soul is intended to provide biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and educational content. It is not meant to replace professional therapy, counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek support from a qualified professional when needed.

Scripture quotations and study resources belong to their respective copyright holders. Some links in these show notes may be affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Hey Sis 💛

You don’t have to prove yourself when Christ has already made you new.

Today we’re closing out our journey through Galatians with Galatians 6:11–18, where Paul brings everything back to what truly matters:

The new creation.

Not appearances.
Not impressing people.
Not proving how spiritual we are.

Jesus.

And after everything we’ve studied about freedom, grace, the flesh, and walking by the Spirit, there’s one more question worth carrying with us:

What are people experiencing when you walk into the room?

Sis, you don’t have to be the loudest person there to change the atmosphere. The grace of Jesus can show through the way you love, respond, encourage, and simply live.

Grab your Bible, grab your journal, and let’s study together. 💛

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📖 Bible Study Resources

Circle Time for the Soul Bible Study Guides
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Blue Letter Bible
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Through the Bible with Pastor Paul
https://www.youtube.com/@Through-the-Bible

BibleRef
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My Bible — Spiritual Growth Bible (NLT)
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🎬 Continue the Galatians Bible Study Series
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⚡️ Study deeper with the Bible Study Companion Guides
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⚡️ Join the email list for encouragement + weekly love notes
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🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large via Epidemic Sound

My heart here at Circle Time for the Soul is to create a space where we can encounter God through studying His Word, build a deeper relationship with Him, and live like Jesus together—one day at a time.

Xo,
Diana Marie 💛

Disclaimer: Circle Time for the Soul is intended to provide biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and educational content. It is not meant to replace professional therapy, counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek support from a qualified professional when needed.

Scripture quotations and study resources belong to their respective copyright holders. Some links in these show notes may be affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.