Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Prayer is one of the most important parts of our faith, and yet many of us struggle with it. Today, Dot and Cara wrestle with the question, “Why should we pray?” They also talk about some of the ways that we can build a more intimate and trusting relationship with God, even when we’re struggling. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Matthew 22:37-38 (0:13)“Why should I pray?” is a question for many believers (1:51)It’s important to be honest with God when we pray (9:34)There’s a difference between knowing God’s power and knowing His ways (12:17)Are you focused on spending time with God, or only on asking for things? (21:01)Intimacy requires us to be honest (28:30)God will reveal Himself if we ask for the ability to trust Him (34:48) Resources:The Papa Prayer by Larry CrabbSend 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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Prayer is one of the most important parts of our faith, and yet many of us struggle with it. Today, Dot and Cara wrestle with the question, “Why should we pray?” They also talk about some of the ways that we can build a more intimate and trusting relationship with God, even when we’re struggling. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!

 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Matthew 22:37-38 (0:13)
  • “Why should I pray?” is a question for many believers (1:51)
  • It’s important to be honest with God when we pray (9:34)
  • There’s a difference between knowing God’s power and knowing His ways (12:17)
  • Are you focused on spending time with God, or only on asking for things? (21:01)
  • Intimacy requires us to be honest (28:30)
  • God will reveal Himself if we ask for the ability to trust Him (34:48)


 

Resources:

The Papa Prayer by Larry Crabb

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


 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


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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.