Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the relationship between sheep and shepherds can teach us about our own relationship with God. Grab your Bible and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Psalm 23:1-2 (0:12)In challenging times, Psalm 23 is a powerful source of comfort (1:15)A shepherd’s entire goal is to protect their sheep (3:14)The more you know your shepherd, the easier it is to follow His voice (8:23)The safest place we can be is close to God (17:12)Even in the darkest situations, God is trustworthy (20:49)To rest is to believe that God will take care of you while you wait (28:22) Resources:Safe in His Arms YouVersion DevotionalBook: A Shepard Looks at Psalm 23Send 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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When we trust that God will take care of us, we can feel free to rest. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the first two verses of Psalm 23. They reflect on what it means to “lie down in green pastures,” and they explain what the relationship between sheep and shepherds can teach us about our own relationship with God. Grab your Bible and join us!
 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Psalm 23:1-2 (0:12)
  • In challenging times, Psalm 23 is a powerful source of comfort (1:15)
  • A shepherd’s entire goal is to protect their sheep (3:14)
  • The more you know your shepherd, the easier it is to follow His voice (8:23)
  • The safest place we can be is close to God (17:12)
  • Even in the darkest situations, God is trustworthy (20:49)
  • To rest is to believe that God will take care of you while you wait (28:22)

 

Resources:

Safe in His Arms YouVersion Devotional

Book: A Shepard Looks at Psalm 23

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.