Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

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Just like the Israelites, our relationships with God can often seem cyclical, with seasons where we feel extra committed and others where we struggle to trust and obey Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the most valuable insights they find in the book of Judges, from the importance of being honest before God like Gideon to the difference between discipline and punishment. Grab your journal and a pen and listen along!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Judges 2:8-12 (0:14)
• Judges shows the cycles the Israelites go through with trusting God (2:40)
• God wanted the Israelites to represent who He is (7:02)
• We can trust that God is good even when we don’t understand what He’s doing (8:00)
• God understood that Gideon needed a sign (14:18)
• Discipline is often direction from God (19:54)

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It can feel frightening when God calls us into something new, but we can trust that He will go before us. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the importance of mourning a loss while still seeking God’s presence and practicing obedience. They open up about their personal experiences with choosing faith in the midst of doubt and grief, and they talk about the idea that God can work wonders in unexpected places.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 3:1-4 (0:14)
• When we’re going somewhere new, God will go before us (2:45)
• Sometimes it’s hard to believe God is about to work wonders (7:27)
• We need to take time to mourn while also trusting God to lead us out (12:17)
• You don’t want to wonder what could have been if you had obeyed God (19:44)
• Come before God even when you have nothing to give (25:35)
• Consecrating yourself is the first step forward (32:47)

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It can feel challenging to move forward when we’ve been spending time in the wilderness, but God calls us to take a step of faith so we can experience the fullness of His promises. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about God’s instructions to Joshua as he prepared to enter the Promised Land. They also reflect on what it means to experience peace and rest even in the midst of a battle.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Joshua 1:1-7 (0:14)
• Moses didn’t enter the Promised Land, but he got to experience intimacy with God (4:10)
• We may not experience every promise of God, but we’ve still received them (8:14)
• God promises peace and rest, even in the midst of battles (12:43)
• It is time for us to move forward (17:07)
• To rest is to enjoy the presence of God (18:35)
• Acknowledge your past and choose to take a step of faith anyway (27:04)
• Take the step you know to take (30:30)
• Jesus Himself is ready to lead you to a rewarding future (33:43)

Resources:

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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What difference can prayer really make in the midst of difficult circumstances? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the importance of kneeling before God in the midst of frightening world events. They discuss the ways that prayer can unify Christians, center our focus on God, and change our perspective in the midst of fear and division. They also explain how we can find hope in the reassurance that no matter what’s happening, God is on the throne.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Deuteronomy 4:39 (0:13)
• When things feel heavy, it’s important to remember who God is (2:02)
• In times of division, isolation and fear, we need to get down on our knees (7:22)
• When we’re struggling to unite, we can unite around trusting the Lord (14:52)
• Prayer centers our focus on God (16:53)
• Sometimes prayer seems insufficient, but it changes us and our perspective (21:59)
• Ask God to help you see people as He sees them (25:09)
• Remember that God is on His throne and He loves us (27:23)

Resources:

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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How does God want us to respond when life doesn’t turn out the way we expected? Even when we don’t know the end of the story, we can trust that God is good and has given us the power to overcome. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on the promises of God that we can still lean on today. They also talk about the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land and discuss the mistakes the Israelites made while questioning God’s instructions. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along! 

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Numbers 13:1-2 (0:14)
• Like the Israelites, it’s easy to get caught up in complaining (3:56)
• When you don’t know how to keep walking, it’s OK to sit and wait on God (9:12)
• God told the Israelites exactly what He was about to do, but they doubted it (11:20)
• God calls us to trust Him even when we don’t know the end of the story (17:37)
• No matter what, we can trust that God is good and loves us (21:43)
• There is nothing we will face that God has not given us power to overcome (27:33)

Resources:

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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Because of Jesus, we can enter into the presence of a Holy God, even though we are sinners. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the lessons they find in the book of Leviticus. They also talk about how the Old Testament messages about God’s Holiness and our sinfulness point to the miracle of Jesus’ sacrifice, which covers us and allows us to be adopted into the family of God. Grab your journal and a pen and listen in!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Leviticus 19:1-2 (0:13)
• Leviticus can teach us important lessons about the Holiness of God (2:48)
• It’s important to be honest with God, but don’t forget who He is (9:09)
• We can’t fully comprehend what true Holiness is (15:32)
• The miracle of Jesus is that we can now enter into the presence of God (20:30)
• God set up guidelines and restrictions so that people could draw near to Him (27:33)
• There’s a difference between discipline and condemnation (30:30)

Resources:

Tony Evans Study Bible

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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It’s easy to miss the significance of a book like Leviticus, but it actually contains some deep and important truths. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the idea of a blood sacrifice and explain how Leviticus can help us understand the reason why Jesus died on the cross. They also discuss the holiness of God and wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus’ commands while also knowing that we are free because of His sacrifice.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Leviticus 17:11 (0:13)
• Leviticus is one of the most neglected but powerful books in the Bible (1:25)
• Life is in the blood, and that’s why Jesus’s sacrifice could cover our sins (4:56)
• Leviticus shows us the holiness of God (11:37)
• Jesus shed His blood so we could have life (15:33)
• Instead of following the law to be accepted by God, we are accepted by God because of Jesus (22:35)
• Sin is bondage, but Jesus sets us free (26:53)
• We can’t be holy on our own, we need a sacrifice (30:02)

Resources:

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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No matter what battle we’re facing, we can trust that God is fighting for us. In this episode, Dot and Cara revisit the book of Exodus to talk through the story of Moses holding up his staff during a battle with the Amalekites. They talk about the importance of finding someone to share your pain with who can point you back to Jesus, and they celebrate the truth that God is always victorious.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Exodus 17:12-13 (0:12)
• God is victorious always (2:28)
• When we’re in a battle, we need people to hold us up (3:12)
• God won the battle, but He used Moses and the people around him (6:08)
• God is always fighting for us, even when we can’t see it (11:39)
• It’s important to share your pain, whether it’s with God or with a person you trust (13:37)
• Good friends don’t just give advice, they encourage you to keep trusting God (22:11)
• Some days, faith is all you’ve got (26:23)

Resources:

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit www.dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

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Even when we can’t understand why we have to suffer, we can trust that God is good and His presence is with us. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the hope they find while reading about Moses’ relationship with God. They wrestle with the idea that God will use even our most difficult circumstances to fulfill His plans, and they reflect on the ways that God’s plan for Moses was even better than anything Moses could’ve imagined.

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Exodus 33:13-15 (0:12)
• God is a detailed God (1:40)
• The Israelites worshipped the blessings God gave them instead of worshipping God (3:56)
• Moses was incredibly honest with God (9:17)
• Wherever we are, we can trust that God will use it (11:02)
• It’s often easier to feel close to God in times of desperation (17:50)
• Moses didn’t answer the Promised Land in the way he expected, but God did something even better (23:38)
• Sometimes we only see God’s presence and goodness after the fact (28:49)

Dot Bowen will be teaching a new “Write this Down! With Dot Bowen Prayer Workshop" on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Alpharetta, GA. In this hands-on workshop, Dot will dig into all your questions and share everything she has come to learn about prayer in her 50+ years of walking with the Lord. For more info and to register visit: dotbowen.com/onedayprayer

 

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Sometimes when we’re waiting on God to change our circumstances, the thing He really wants to change is us. In this episode, we share a session Dot led at the Breathe Retreat. She shares about the importance of trusting God in the midst of the wilderness, even when following Him turns out to be more difficult than we expected. She also discusses the important truth that God doesn’t waste our time or our experiences.

Episode Recap

• God is not through with you yet (1:20)
• God wishes we could see ourselves how He sees us (4:51)
• God never wastes time, and He never wastes experiences (9:23)
• Write down Exodus 13:17-18 (16:16)
• Following Jesus doesn’t mean we won’t have battles to fight (20:05)
• The wilderness is life between freedom and the promised land (24:20)
• Write down Exodus 14:10-15 (27:33)
• The very thing the Israelites thought would destroy them was their escape to freedom (28:45)
• It’s easy to praise God when things are going our way, but many of us quickly turn to complaining when He tests us (29:06)
• It was easier to get the Israelites out of Egypt than to get Egypt out of the Israelites (34:10)
• Wherever you are today, it’s because God has led you there (42:28)

Resources:

Download the other sessions from Breathe Retreat

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