Spiritually Minded Women Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
In early 2020, Lynnette Sheppard was called to be a Relief Society president. She was already feeling inadequate and then the pandemic hit along with many personal trials including family challenges and business struggles. By January 2021, Lynnette felt she was drowning but received a clear message from God, “Lynnette, it’s not about what you do.” In this interview, Lynnette shares what the prompting meant to her and how it led her to start helping other women of faith. Overall, Lynnette discusses how she came to know that God carries the weight of His work and it doesn’t have to feel heavy to us.
Journal Questions
How can you say “yes” to God? Lynnette shared she has learned she can do more when she involves God in the things she is doing. How have you seen your reliance on your Heavenly Parents increase your capacity to do something you didn’t think you could do? Record how that experience helped you.
I’ve noticed a pattern in my life. The pattern is this: when I feel overwhelmed by anything, it is usually because I am relying on myself instead of God. I have learned to be aware of this and to course correct when overwhelm creeps in. Where are you feeling overwhelmed in your life? How can you look up and allow Him to carry the burden?
What do you need when you feel yourself in a downward spiral? Lynnette shared the practical things she does to help her regain momentum. Her list included taking things one day at a time, writing in her journal, moving her body, sleeping, opening a window and sharing with a friend. What are the things that help you when you feel low? Write your own list of things to do for yourself when you need to remember to look up.
Episode Links
SMW 026: Why Your Unique Gifts Matter in the Work of Building Gods Kingdom || Sally Dupaix
SMW 025: How Finding Joy for Yourself Will Help You Share Light with Others || Nicole Utley
SMW 024: The Next Step When Your Answers from God End in Commas Instead of Periods || Alisse Coil
SMW 023: How to Have Confidence to be an Instrument for God as an Adult Convert || Anne Maxson
SMW BONUS EPISODE: Using the Enabling Power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ to Make Your Burdens LIght
SMW 022: Giving Your Heart to the Savior for Healing || Laura LaBerteaux
SMW 021: Why Jesus is So Accessible to You in Your Journey || Heidi Dunkley
SMW 020: How Knowing Your Infinite Worth Will Help You Love Your Body Trish Braunersrither
SMW 019: When Your Covenant Journey Helps You Know the Path You Don't Want || Denita Bremer
SMW 018: How Christ is Ahead of You Beside You or Behind You in Your Journey || Karen Krammer
SMW 017: How Saying Yes to God's Promptings Will Help You Become More || Natalie Bogle
SMW 016: Why Jesus is There Even When Your Journey Feels Messy || Audra Elkington
SMW 015: Being Converted to Christ Through Small and Simple Experiences || Courtney Lee
SMW 014: Embracing Love and Peace in a Journey with a Gay Ex-husband || Jessica Frew
SMW 013: How Your Covenants Help You Belong to Jesus || Noelle McBride
SMW 012: Understanding Priesthood Power Through Personal Revelation
SMW 011: #Jesusinmyjourney
SMW 010: Love
SMW 009: Purpose
SMW 008: Repentance
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