Edified: Insights for LDS Women
Episode 46, "Learning to Trust God" with Featured Guest, Dawn Heath
Season Two Finale
Airdate:  28 MAR 2021

The day I was baptized, Brother Lambert, the man who baptized me, had to repeat the ordinance three times, because I had a very stubborn knee that would not yield to submersion in the water! Little did I know that my stubborn knee foreshadowed three decades of stubbornness and a wrestle with the Spirit that did not cease until I finally learned to trust God’s love for me. To trust His plan for me, and to trust in the saving and enabling powers of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. To truly trust that God’s way is so much better than mine. 

This episode spotlights the principles and promises taught in President Russell M. Nelson’s talk, “Let God Prevail.” 

I am so excited to introduce this week’s featured guest, Dawn Heath. Like me, Dawn is a convert to the church; but unlike me, Dawn learned early on how to trust God and let Him prevail in her life. Dawn is married to Dr. Terence Heath, and together they have four children and six grandchildren. Shortly after her baptism, Dawn was called to serve a mission in the Wellington, New Zealand mission. She has served in leadership positions in pretty much every auxiliary. She taught seminary for three years, taught Sunday School, has served as Relief Society President, and multiple times as Young Women’s president. Currently, Dawn is serving as our Stake Young Women’s president. And let me tell you, she is a tremendous blessing to the families of our stake. 

Spend one afternoon with Dawn, and you will walk away knowing three things:  She loves the Lord. She loves the temple. And she loves the youth!

I met Dawn when Ron and I moved to Cedar City, and the instant I met her, I knew she and I were going to become great friends! Today, I consider her to be one of my closest and dearest friends of all time--and my sister forever. 

Key Segments (Time Stamped):

(7:25) -- What thoughts come to mind when you think about the phrase, "willing to let God prevail?"

(15:14) -- What is our role in the work of gathering Scattered Israel?

(20:40) -- How does being myopic interfere with our ability to let God prevail in our lives?

(31:15) -- Six questions President Nelson asked us to consider:

1. Are you willing to let God prevail in your life?
2. Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life?
3. Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day?
4. Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other?
5. Are you willing to let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition?
6. Are you willing to have your will swallowed up in His?

(43:20) -- What are some of the blessings President Nelson promised us if we are willing to let God prevail in our lives?

(48:35) -- What edifies you?

(50:20) -- Do One Thing:

This week, as we prepare for General Conference, let's do everything we can to remove as many distractions as possible so we can better focus on the messages delivered by our leaders.

The first episode of Season Three will air on Sunday, May 2, 2021, but following General Conference weekend, there will be a couple bonus episodes of the podcast that you for sure will not want to miss! These are messages that come straight from my heart to yours.

Resources:

"Let God Prevail" Russell M. Nelson

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Have a great week everyone! 
Until next time . . .