Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Why should we pray? In this episode, Dot and Cara explore the discipline of prayer as a pathway to intimacy with God. They discuss the common barriers to prayer, why Jesus Himself sought prayer time, and how prayer is as simple as turning every thought into conversation with God. Whether you're a seasoned prayer warrior or struggling to make time to pray, this episode will encourage you to keep the conversation with God going. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in with us as we uncover the purpose of prayer.

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Episode recap:
  • Start by writing down Philippians 4:6 (0:14)
  • Prayer is a conversation between you and God (2:50)
  • What are some of the reasons we don’t pray? (4:00)
  • Prayer helps grow our intimacy with God (7:30)
  • Jesus didn’t have to pray, Jesus wanted to pray (10:27)
  • Turning all your thoughts into a conversation with God is a pathway to prayer  (15:15)
  • Prayer humbles us and reminds us we are not God (21:00) 
  • Prayer is probably the most important thing a Jesus follower can do (26:00)
  • Waking early allows intimate prayer time with God before the day begins (29:00)
  • Prayer is a fruit of obedience (31:45)
  • We can talk to God about things we can’t say to anyone else (33:15)
  • Prayer will deepen your relationship with God (37:30)

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Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:6 
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

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.