Episode 411 // Struggling with Delays? 4 Tips to Strengthen Your Faith as a Woman of God [“Waiting on God” Bible Study and Devotional]

Welcome to Circle Time for the Soul 🎙️ Hey Sis! 🌟 Happy Tuesday! It’s your Bible bestie, prayer partner, and biggest cheerleader, Diana Marie. Today, we’re diving into 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 and continuing Day 2 of Dr. Charles Stanley’s devotional Waiting on God. If you’ve ever found yourself in a waiting season, questioning God’s timing, or wondering if He’s forgotten you—this episode is for you. 💛 Together, we’ll unpack the importance of prayer, the divine strength we have in Christ, and how to trust God when life feels uncertain. Biblical Affirmation 🌿 “I wake up with purpose, direction, and meaning every day of my life.” — Romans 8:28 Let this affirmation remind you that God’s plans are always good, even when you can’t see them yet. Scripture Focus 📖 "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." — 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Discover how Paul reminds us that spiritual battles require spiritual weapons—and how you can rely on God’s power to take captive every thought during challenging seasons. Devotional Highlights ✨ In today’s study from Waiting on God, Dr. Stanley reveals:1️⃣ You Are Not Forgotten: God is always working on your behalf. Speak it: “I am not forgotten.”2️⃣ The Fruit of Waiting: God is using this time to shape you and grow your faith.3️⃣ Trust Over FOMO: God’s “No” or “Wait” is His wisdom protecting you.4️⃣ You Are Not Alone: Everyone has a waiting story—don’t isolate yourself in the process. Your Next Steps 🪜 🌼 Reflect on today’s question: What are you waiting on? How can you thank God for His guidance in this season?💌 Text a friend today and ask how you can pray for them. Let them know they’re not alone. Let’s Stay Connected 💬 Join our free Facebook community, Devotional Discussions for Christian Women, to dive deeper into today’s topic and find encouragement from other women of faith. 🌸 💛 Sis, I’m praying this episode reminds you of God’s faithfulness. Keep trusting Him—His timing is always perfect. 🎧 See you tomorrow for more encouragement and another dose of God’s Word!   ❤️ 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/ Bibleref.com  https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/10/2-Corinthians-10-3.html My Favorite Bible: Battlefield of the Mind Bible by Joyce Meyer https://amzn.to/4dvAgFJ My Favorite Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-for-christian-women-bible/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the production of our podcast. Thank you for your support! Jesus, Christian Women, Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Women’s Devotional, Daily Prayer, Scripture Study, Morning Prayer, Daily Devotional, Christian Community,  Small Group, Women’s Community, Faith, Faith Life, 2 Corinthians, Charles Stanley