Episode 38: Patience and the Power of Prayer

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Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! James 5 tackles a lot of big topics! We’ll be talking through patience and suffering today. We also look at prayer - what it does and does not look like. Grab your Bible, journal and a cup of coffee and join us for this conversation. EPISODE RECAP Start by writing down James 5:7-8 (0:10)James reminds us to be doing something about our faith (1:47)Scholars believe that James starts out chapter 5 by talking to non-believers (3:42)For the non-believer, misery is coming. The believer may be suffering now but everlasting life is coming (6:43)In verse 7, James addresses the believers about patience (8:20)James is saying, “Stop paying so much attention to what’s going on around you and keep your eyes on God” (10:34)James talks about prayer at the very end after talking about suffering (13:33)People often misunderstand the verse talking about elders praying over sick people (15:39)Your prayer is effective - just as effective as Elijah would be. But sometimes God has a different plan (20:45)We have to either go with what God’s perfect plan is or go with our plan. That is a difficult tension (23:35)Sometimes we see God when we’re looking back on things and not in the moment (26:26)Our hope is that this is not our final destination. We’re just passing through (28:21) Dot will be speaking at Cup of Joy Ministries annual Breathe Retreat January 21-23, 2022 at The Cove in Asheville, NC. The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration opens October 12! Send us an email with what you’re learning - [email protected] or [email protected] Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook or visit DotBowen.com! 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

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James 5 tackles a lot of big topics! We’ll be talking through patience and suffering today. We also look at prayer - what it does and does not look like. Grab your Bible, journal and a cup of coffee and join us for this conversation. EPISODE RECAP Start by writing down James 5:7-8 (0:10)James reminds us to be doing something about our faith (1:47)Scholars believe that James starts out chapter 5 by talking to non-believers (3:42)For the non-believer, misery is coming. The believer may be suffering now but everlasting life is coming (6:43)In verse 7, James addresses the believers about patience (8:20)James is saying, “Stop paying so much attention to what’s going on around you and keep your eyes on God” (10:34)James talks about prayer at the very end after talking about suffering (13:33)People often misunderstand the verse talking about elders praying over sick people (15:39)Your prayer is effective - just as effective as Elijah would be. But sometimes God has a different plan (20:45)We have to either go with what God’s perfect plan is or go with our plan. That is a difficult tension (23:35)Sometimes we see God when we’re looking back on things and not in the moment (26:26)Our hope is that this is not our final destination. We’re just passing through (28:21) Dot will be speaking at Cup of Joy Ministries annual Breathe Retreat January 21-23, 2022 at The Cove in Asheville, NC. The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration opens October 12! Send us an email with what you’re learning - [email protected] or [email protected] Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook or visit DotBowen.com!

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