Episode 410:  🎙️ Welcome back, Sis, to Circle Time for the Soul! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the promises of God and what it means to wait on Him even when life feels uncertain. If you’ve ever faced a season of waiting and felt like hope was slipping away, this conversation is for you. We’ll explore: A touching story of God’s goodness and mercy, inspired by Psalm 23:6. Weekly scripture meditation from 2 Corinthians 2:4-5 and its powerful call to take every thought captive. Insights from Dr. Charles Stanley’s devotional, Waiting on God, and how to combat the lies of the "nevers" in our lives. Encouragement for trusting God’s timeline and His perfect plans for your life. This week’s biblical affirmation is:I wake up with purpose, direction, and meaning every day of my life. 📖 Scripture Focus 2 Corinthians 2:4-5:"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Use this scripture to guide your week. Write it down, meditate on it, and let it fill your heart with God’s truth. For more context, check out this Bible Project video on 2 Corinthians included in the show notes! 💡Devotional Reflection: Day 1 – The “Nevers” of Life We begin our journey with Dr. Charles Stanley’s devotional Waiting on God. Key Takeaways: The "nevers" of life—like never getting that job, healing, or answer—are rooted in lies that seek to crush your hope. God calls us to stand against these lies with His truth, relying on Him as our ultimate strength. Trusting God during seasons of waiting builds deeper faith, even when timelines don’t align with your expectations. As Dr. Stanley reminds us:"God acts on behalf of the one who waits for Him" (Isaiah 64:4). Let this truth encourage you as you trust God to work for your good (Romans 8:28). 📌 Today’s Question for Reflection What is something you’re waiting on that you are deciding today to hand over to God? Community Updates 💌 Circle Time Journal Coming Soon!Be sure to join the waitlist for our exclusive community journal. It's designed to deepen your devotional time and grow your faith. Click here to join the waitlist: https://circle-time-for-the-soul.ck.page/8dadd22778 📖 Join Our Free Facebook Group:Connect with other women of faith in Devotional Discussions for Christian Women. Find encouragement, support, and inspiring conversations daily: www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul  Connect With Me 🎙️ Stay tuned for more episodes, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a moment of Circle Time for the Soul! 💬 Let’s keep the conversation going—join us on Facebook, or drop a review below. Sis, you are seen, loved, and pursued by the goodness and mercy of God. Be blessed this week! 💖 ❤️ You Are Loved   Diana Marie   — YOUR NEXT STEPS! —    *Accept Jesus Into Your Heart* — https://lp.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/   Join Our Facebook Group!  — www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul  “Daily Devotional Discussions Christian Women”   Journal Waitlist: https://circle-time-for-the-soul.ck.page/8dadd22778   Website:  https://circletimeforthesoul.com/   My Favorite Prayer Journal — https://dailykairos.com/diana-cummings (Affiliate Link)   Email — [email protected] RESOURCES:    “Waiting on God” by Dr. Charles Stanley https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/20231-waiting-on-god 2 Corinthians; The Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/2-corinthians/ Biblical Affirmations by Craig Groeschel  https://finds.life.church/pastor-craig-groeschels-list-of-positive-affirmations-to-renew-your-mind/ My Favorite Bible: Battlefield of the Mind Bible by Joyce Meyer https://amzn.to/4dvAgFJ My Favorite Book: The