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 044: Why a Messy Journey Does Not Prevent You From Boldly Coming to Jesus || Teniesha Williams
SMW 043: How Sharing Your Gifts Will Take Your Journey From Dim To Bright || Jessica Brite Peterson
SMW 042: Why You Already Have Everything You Need to Feel Joy and Live Your Purpose || EmyLee McIntyre
SMW 041: Why Learning of and Connecting to Heavenly Mother is Essential to Your Journey || McArthur Krishna
SMW 040: Why Better Relationships Start with Being Closer to Jesus Christ || Crystal Haitsma
SMW 039: Why Doing What God Tells You To Do Will Help You Lead Out || Susan Madsen
Why You Might Not Know When You are Feeling the Spirit
SMW 038: How the Story Written in Your Heart Connects You to Other Women || Jen Mabray
SMW 037: How Jesus Christs Atonement is Helping One Young Woman Heal from Pornography Addiction || Ashlee Ayre
SMW 036: How Choosing Jesus Daily Will Help You Live in Your Purpose || Chanelle Neilson
SMW 035: Why Latter-day Saint Women are Uniquely Qualified to Run for Political Office || Audrey Perry Martin
SMW 034: How to Let Christ Fill the Hole in Your Heart Left by Depression || Laura Cragun
SMW 033: Why Understanding Christ's Covenant Promises Gives You a Framework for Resilient Faith || Sharla Goettl
SMW 032: How Waiting Will Help You Learn to Have Hope in Christ || Graciela Moore
Why Living Your Life with a Checklist Won't Get You Where God Wants You to Be
SMW 031: How Gods Love Will Help You Rebuild When Your Life Feels Shattered || Natalie Reeve
SMW 030: Faith to Follow What God is Calling You To Do || Alexis Tanner
SMW 029: How to Use Your Prayers to Truly Build a Relationship with God || Niki Olsen
SMW 028: How You Can Find Peace in Christ Even in the Darkness || Abbie Twingstrom
SMW 027: How to Feel Gods Love for You When You Feel Different from Others || Elisabeth Robinson
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