Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices. They explain that we can trust God to help us want what He wants, and they offer encouragement to anyone who’s worrying about making the wrong decision or stepping outside of God’s will. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Romans 12:1-2 (0:12)Romans 12 tells us that we actually can get to know God’s will (1:01)To know God’s will in the moment, you need to walk with Him consistently (6:33)When you’ve surrendered your life to God, you can trust your desires (13:31)We can bring our desires and our fears to God (19:18)God will put things in the way when we’re headed outside of His will (24:16)The outcome is not our responsibility, it’s God’s (30:28)If we’re going after what God wants, He won’t let us drown (34:21)If God isn’t our everything, He’s not anything (42:12) Resources:Send 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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Becoming a living sacrifice is not a one-time decision, it’s a lifelong commitment to walking with the Lord. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrap up their series about knowing the will of God by talking about what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices. They explain that we can trust God to help us want what He wants, and they offer encouragement to anyone who’s worrying about making the wrong decision or stepping outside of God’s will. Grab your Bible and a journal and join us!

 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Romans 12:1-2 (0:12)
  • Romans 12 tells us that we actually can get to know God’s will (1:01)
  • To know God’s will in the moment, you need to walk with Him consistently (6:33)
  • When you’ve surrendered your life to God, you can trust your desires (13:31)
  • We can bring our desires and our fears to God (19:18)
  • God will put things in the way when we’re headed outside of His will (24:16)
  • The outcome is not our responsibility, it’s God’s (30:28)
  • If we’re going after what God wants, He won’t let us drown (34:21)
  • If God isn’t our everything, He’s not anything (42:12)

 

Resources:

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.