In today’s episode, Dot and Cara discuss the profound and sometimes complex concept of God as our Good Father. Reflecting on Father's Day, they explore how our personal experiences with our earthly fathers can shape our perception of God as our Heavenly Father. They remind us not to project human imperfections onto God, and instead, embrace the truth of His unwavering goodness and love, guided by the Holy Spirit. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
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- Start by writing down Matthew 6:7-9 (0:14)
- Today we’re talking about how we can view God as a good father, regardless of our relationship with our earthly father (1:06)
- The Holy Spirit helps us know God as a good father (3:08)
- In Matthew 6, Jesus chooses an unusual word, “Abba” to refer to God (5:53)
- Jesus wants us to understand the intimate relationship we can have with God (11:11)
- The ancient conception of God was that He was untouchable and distant (17:30)
- God doesn’t always give us what we ask for because it isn’t always good for us (22:22)
- God is the kind of father who is going to “stay in the room” with us (26:40)
- We have to be careful not to project our own image of a father onto God (31:32)
Scripture Verse: Matthew 6:7-9 (NIV)
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name…”
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.