Show notes
When your faith feels flat, what does it look like to draw near to God? Today Dot and Cara unpack James 4:8, talking about paying attention to your desire to be near Him, finding simple, life-giving prayers to pray, and choosing discipline and habits over your feelings. Grab your Bible, journal, and a cup of coffee, and be encouraged that God is only a prayer away today! 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 James 4:8 (0:14)Sometimes our daily walk gets boring (2:45)Pay attention to the tension and think about what you enjoy (6:45)Dot has a habit of praying, “God, don’t let me miss you.” (8:45) Ask God if there’s anything in your heart or life between you and Him (12:42)Choose discipline over your feelings (14:27)We don’t have to stay close to God, He stays close to you (18:35)God is only a prayer away (20:25)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: James 4:8 (NASB1995) “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”