Episode 189: Finding Rest in the Heart of God

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

What does it mean to know the heart of God? In today’s episode, Dot and Cara unpack the beauty of Matthew 11:28-29, where Jesus invites the weary to find rest in Him. They discuss how understanding God’s heart through His Word shapes how we walk through life’s challenges. Ultimately, God doesn’t just act out of love—He is love, and nothing can stop Him from loving you. Grab your Bible, a cup of coffee, and lean into this encouraging conversation.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Matthew 11:28-29 (0:14)
• In this verses, Jesus is contrasting Himself with the Pharisees (1:45)
• God has revealed Himself to us through Jesus (6:50)
• The only way you can know the heart of God is through the Word of God (9:53)
• How you see God affects how you walk through every situation in life (13:20)
• It’s hard for us not to bring God down to our human level (19:25)
• We have to know the heart of God in order to trust Him (21:00)
• Satan wants to sows seeds of doubt in our hearts about God’s goodness (23:21)
• We do things out of love, God does things because He is love (30:24)
• You can’t keep God from loving you, because that’s who He is (31:20)

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Scripture Verse: Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”