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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2024 · 31 MIN

Episode 194: Trusting God’s Sovereignty in Uncertain Times

from Write this Down! with Dot Bowen · host Dot Bowen

Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and join Dot and Cara as they explore the powerful truth of God’s sovereignty. What does it mean for God to be in control, even when we don’t get the outcome we were hoping for? In this conversation, Dot and Cara discuss how we can trust God with the big picture, like elections, leadership, and our personal lives. Wherever you find yourself this week, remember: God is on His throne, and He is in control.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Daniel 4:31-32 (0:14)The reason Daniel is in Babylon is because Jerusalem has just been conquered (2:50)As believers, we should make a difference no matter who’s in power (6:40)The intersection of free will and God’s sovereignty can trip people up (8:30)We are concerned about candidates, God is concerned about our hearts (10:30) We put emphasis on outcomes, when a relationship is what God is after (18:00)No matter who is in power, our God is in control (21:55)No matter what happens in the election, you can rejoice (25:37)Jesus is our anchor and he is our only hope (31:15)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Daniel 4:31-32 “While the word was in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you, and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’”

Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and join Dot and Cara as they explore the powerful truth of God’s sovereignty. What does it mean for God to be in control, even when we don’t get the outcome we were hoping for? In this conversation, Dot and Cara discuss how we can trust God with the big picture, like elections, leadership, and our personal lives. Wherever you find yourself this week, remember: God is on His throne, and He is in control.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Daniel 4:31-32 (0:14)The reason Daniel is in Babylon is because Jerusalem has just been conquered (2:50)As believers, we should make a difference no matter who’s in power (6:40)The intersection of free will and God’s sovereignty can trip people up (8:30)We are concerned about candidates, God is concerned about our hearts (10:30) We put emphasis on outcomes, when a relationship is what God is after (18:00)No matter who is in power, our God is in control (21:55)No matter what happens in the election, you can rejoice (25:37)Jesus is our anchor and he is our only hope (31:15)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Daniel 4:31-32 “While the word was in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you, and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’”

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