Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grieving. They remind us to not overlook the power of praise and encourage us to come before God with honesty. Grab your Bible and listen in on the conversation! Episode RecapStart by writing down 2 Chronicles 20:12,17 (0:12)When we don’t know what to do, we should put our eyes on God (1:15)Don’t underestimate the power of praise (7:47)We can have faith even in the midst of fear or mourning (9:28)God doesn’t expect us to deny our emotions, but we can praise God in the midst of them (18:25)Praise isn’t about convincing God to change our circumstances (22:57)Honesty before God can strengthen our faith (33:40)Each of us will have our faith tested (38:05)Resources:Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.comFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Show Notes

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From Jehoshaphat to Joshua, even the most faithful people in the Bible still struggle with doubt sometimes. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to keep our eyes on God even when we’re afraid, uncertain, or grieving. They remind us to not overlook the power of praise and encourage us to come before God with honesty. Grab your Bible and listen in on the conversation!
 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down 2 Chronicles 20:12,17 (0:12)
  • When we don’t know what to do, we should put our eyes on God (1:15)
  • Don’t underestimate the power of praise (7:47)
  • We can have faith even in the midst of fear or mourning (9:28)
  • God doesn’t expect us to deny our emotions, but we can praise God in the midst of them (18:25)
  • Praise isn’t about convincing God to change our circumstances (22:57)
  • Honesty before God can strengthen our faith (33:40)
  • Each of us will have our faith tested (38:05)


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.