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 008: Dealing with Cancer + Motherhood by Focusing on What is Most Important || Julie Monroe
SMM 007: Turning to God Through Infertility, Adoption and Miscarriage || Kay West
SMM 006: Growing into Motherhood + Learning How God Speaks to You || Monica Packer
SMM 005: Choosing Happiness in Motherhood Despite Grief and Tragedy
SMM 004: Adoption and Faith in God's Timing || Jo-Anne Mazurat-Orlesky
SMM 003: What It Means to be a Good Mom and Why You Are the Perfect Mom for Your Kids || Becky Squire
SMM 002: Navigating Loss, Special Needs and Fostering as a Young Mom || Alie Jones
SMM 001: Welcome to the Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast
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