Have you ever described someone, or given a compliment that someone is fiercely independent? What if we switch that idea around? Not doing it all on your own doesn’t mean you’re failing. In times of feeling alone and overwhelmed, it can be helpful to remember that God meant us to have deep and personal connections with others. We were never meant to have to do everything on our own.



"We are designed for deep relationships."



Today’s guest, Jenet Jacobsen, has said that because of our divine heritage, we’re designed for connection with God and with each other, not for the independence society sometimes celebrates.



Top takeaways from this episode:
Our culture is suffering profoundly because we have focused on radical independence when we should be focusing on radical dependence and reliance on our connections.
Relationships aren't everything in this life, they are the only thing that truly matters.
When we think about the healthy balance of being independent, we should be focusing on the capacity we have to care for ourselves and not find self worth in what others think of us or what they can do for us.
Covenants that we make with God can be what determine our relationship with Him and help us feel His love.
Perfection is not possible, but intimacy is.



Small and simple challenge: Be still long enough to let go of all the fears that I have so that the Lord can hold you. Learn to find ways to trust the Lord this week and get to know Him every day.

Have you ever described someone, or given a compliment that someone is fiercely independent? What if we switch that idea around? Not doing it all on your own doesn’t mean you’re failing. In times of feeling alone and overwhelmed, it can be helpful to remember that God meant us to have deep and personal connections with others. We were never meant to have to do everything on our own.
 
"We are designed for deep relationships."
 
Today’s guest, Jenet Jacobsen, has said that because of our divine heritage, we’re designed for connection with God and with each other, not for the independence society sometimes celebrates.
 
Top takeaways from this episode:
<ul>
<li>Our culture is suffering profoundly because we have focused on radical independence when we should be focusing on radical dependence and reliance on our connections.</li>
<li>Relationships aren't everything in this life, they are the only thing that truly matters.</li>
<li>When we think about the healthy balance of being independent, we should be focusing on the capacity we have to care for ourselves and not find self worth in what others think of us or what they can do for us.</li>
<li>Covenants that we make with God can be what determine our relationship with Him and help us feel His love.</li>
<li>Perfection is not possible, but intimacy is.</li>
</ul>
 
Small and simple challenge: Be still long enough to let go of all the fears that I have so that the Lord can hold you. Learn to find ways to trust the Lord this week and get to know Him every day.

The Savior is calling on women to shine His Light in our homes, congregations, and communities—and we want to be those women! Sometimes in the busyness of life prioritizing our discipleship can feel challenging, but with each episode of the Magnify podcast we aim to lighten your load! Tune in for uplifting and motivating spiritual reminders from General Conference from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints each week to overcome the overwhelm of life and feel a little better than you did before! 

The Savior is calling on women to shine His Light in our homes, congregations, and communities—and we want to be those women! Sometimes in the busyness of life prioritizing our discipleship can feel challenging, but with each episode of the Magnify podcast we aim to lighten your load! Tune in for uplifting and motivating spiritual reminders from General Conference from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints each week to overcome the overwhelm of life and feel a little better than you did before!

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