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
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SMM 086: Blessings of the Prophets Invitations || Listener Call-in Show
SMM 85: Acting on the Prophet's Invitations at a Hinge Point in Church History - 32420 8.43 PM
SMM 84: A Resource To Help You Learn How You Hear Jesus Darla Trendler
SMM 083: How to Give Up Overwhelm Value Connection in Motherhood Kristen Goodman
SMM 082: How to Use Christ's Example to be an Advocate for Your Child || Jaime Wilkins
SMM 81: How to View Your Weaknesses in a Positive Light || Darla Trendler
SMM 080: Why Your Weaknesses are Blessing Your Children || Kristen Walker Smith - 21820 1.13 PM
SMM 079: How to Find Joy in the Bible that Leads Your Children to Jesus || Heather Erickson
SMM 078 Why a Deep Relationship With God is the Best Way to Be a Better MotherMelissa Buckley
SMM 077: How to Be in Tune with the Spirit to Help Children with Mental Health Challenges ||Audra Elkington
SMM 076: Why Success or Failure in Goal Setting Does Not Determine Your Worth || Beth Given
SMM 075- How God Led One Mom to the Fight Against Human Trafficking Cammy Bowker
SMM 074: Why I am Focusing on Power in 2020 || Darla Trendler
SMM 73: Widowhood + Cancer with a Focus on Jesus || Valerie Cuevas
SMM 072: Healing Hope After the Death of a Child || Erica Kiefer
SMM 071: How to Parent Fearlessly About the Use of Technology || Emily Jones
SMM 070: How to Be Confident in all Your Decisions as a Mother || Bonnie Wiscombe
SMM 069: When You Pray in Faith and It Still Rains || Darla Trendler
SMM 068: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Spirituality|| Miranda Anderson
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