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 007: Comparison
SMW 006: Commune
SMW 005: Confidence
SMW 004: Remember
SMW 003: Silence
SMM 002: Desire
Embracing Your Journey on the Covenant Path with Checkpoints Instead of Checklists
SMM 100: How to Be at Peace With Your Personal Motherhood Journey || Sarah Allred
SMM 099: How to Come Closer to Christ Through Record Keeping || Kati Ellis
SMM 098- Viewing Motherhood as Discipleship || Anya Guerra
SMM 097: How to Teach the Gospel to Teens in a Way that Avoids Lectures and Promotes Connection Jerry Gerard
SMM 096: Keeping Your Faith in an Unexpected Motherhood Journey || Robyn Shelton
SMM 095: Why You Need Other People to Help You Mother || Rhonda Steed
SMM 094: How to Drop Expectations in Motherhood Family History Work Megan Hillyer
SMM 093: How to Trust God No Matter What || Gabrielle Nedzi
SMM 092 - How to Connect in Motherhood by Being Your Authentic Self Find Purpose in Struggles || Laura Roberts
SMM 091: How We #HearHim || Listener Discussion Show
SMM 090: How to Know Who You Are + Let God Support You || Chelsea Bretzke
SMM 089: How to Let Go of Wanting to be Anywhere but Here in Motherhood Brittney Smart
SMM 88: How to Listen to the Lessons Your Kids are Teaching You || Kary Ann Hoopes
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