Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss Paul’s teaching about giving thanks in all circumstances. They acknowledge how the holidays can be a challenging time for many people and share some words of encouragement for anyone who’s struggling to find things to be grateful for this year. They also remind us that no matter what’s happening in our lives, we can praise God for the fact that He is in control. Pull up a chair and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (0:12)Gratitude impacts our physical and mental health (1:19)Thanks and praise go hand in hand (4:53)The holidays can be a challenging time, but gratitude is still important (11:24)There will always be something you don’t have, but focus on what you do have (18:33)If you can’t find something to be thankful for, focus on what Jesus has done (23:18)We can give thanks for God’s presence in all circumstances (27:44)Even now, God is working and we have so much to be thankful for (34:04) Resources:Register for the 2024 Breathe RetreatSend us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Show Notes

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Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss Paul’s teaching about giving thanks in all circumstances. They acknowledge how the holidays can be a challenging time for many people and share some words of encouragement for anyone who’s struggling to find things to be grateful for this year. They also remind us that no matter what’s happening in our lives, we can praise God for the fact that He is in control. Pull up a chair and join us!
 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (0:12)
  • Gratitude impacts our physical and mental health (1:19)
  • Thanks and praise go hand in hand (4:53)
  • The holidays can be a challenging time, but gratitude is still important (11:24)
  • There will always be something you don’t have, but focus on what you do have (18:33)
  • If you can’t find something to be thankful for, focus on what Jesus has done (23:18)
  • We can give thanks for God’s presence in all circumstances (27:44)
  • Even now, God is working and we have so much to be thankful for (34:04)

 

Resources:

Register for the 2024 Breathe Retreat

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com

 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?

Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.

Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.