632 // You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love: Resting in True Freedom [Bible Study and Devotional]

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and let gratitude reshape the way you show up in the world this week. We’re beginning our study in Colossians 3, where Paul reminds us of who we are in Christ — chosen, holy, and deeply loved — and how that identity should overflow into compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. As we reflect on what it means to “put on love” and allow the peace of Christ to steady our hearts, we explore how living gratefully transforms not just our attitudes, but the atmosphere around us. We’re also continuing with Day 7 of Freedom in Christ by Pastor Charles Stanley, diving into the difference between working for God’s acceptance and working from God’s acceptance. This devotional leads us into a powerful reminder that legalism steals joy, but adoption restores it — and that God lovingly chose us long before we ever reached for Him. If you’ve ever struggled with performance, approval, or trying to “earn” God’s love, this episode will help you rest in the truth that you are already fully accepted, already fully His. 🎧 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 Heart https://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 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial: https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 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. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Freedom in Christ” https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/12028-freedom-in-christ Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/G-2e9mMf7E8?si=-rKC5zvN5orueQHT 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 Episode Catalogue: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎵 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! 💛