Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a gentle invitation to slow down and remember the true light of Christmas—Jesus, the Light of the world. As we wrap up our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, we reflect on Mary’s obedient response to God’s call and what it means to say, “Let it be according to Your word,” even when the path ahead feels uncertain or costly.  We also conclude our devotional series Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren with Day 7, Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life, rooted in 1 John 2:8. This conversation reminds us that God’s light isn’t seasonal or temporary—it heals, guides, comforts, and brings clarity to the darkest places of our lives.  If you’ve been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling this Christmas, this episode will encourage you to pause, flip the switch, and invite the light of Christ to shine into every part of your heart—today and always. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 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 the 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: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q 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: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ 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 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 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! 💛