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
SMM 047: Finding Beauty in the Hard of Motherhood || Melinda Peterson
Record Thoughts from God || Part 5 of 5
SMM 45: Act on Promptings Felt from God || Part 4 of 5
SMM 044: Use God as a Guide || Part 3 of 5
SMM 043: Build Spiritual Reserves || Part 2 of 5
SMM 042: Seek a Relationship With God || Part 1 of 5
SMM 041: Only You Can Receive Revelation for Your Motherhood || Michelle Gifford
SMM 040: How Simple + Consistent Gospel Teaching Can Unleash The Power of Families
SMM 039: Simplifying Motherhood + Seeing Your Body as a Gift || Chanelle Neilson
SMM 038: Faith and Trust in God's Plan for Motherhood || Ashley Williams
SMM 037: How to Create Thoughts to Love Your Children Better || Lisa Funk
SMM 036: End of Season 1 + Share How Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast Has Helped You || Darla Trendler
SMM 035: From Sex Trafficking Victim To Survivor With Life Full of Love || Elizabeth Frazier
SMM 034: Why I Am Grateful For the Hardest Time in My Life || Darla Trendler
Why You Don't Need to Compare Your Spiritual Journey || Monica Packer
SMM 033: The Significance of Motherhood When You Are Not a Mother || Cami DeWitt
SMM 032: Using True Self-Care + Daily Repentance + Meditation To Know God in Motherhood \\ Brooke Snow
SMM 031: How Have YOU Seen + Felt God as Your Partner in Motherhood?
SMM 030: Choosing Happiness + Embracing That Your Best is Enough in Motherhood || Becca Jackson
SMM 029: Triumphs and Struggles Mothering a Special Needs Child || Kay West
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