BYU Speeches Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help | Amy T. Jex | August 2025
9 snips
Aug 5, 2025 Amy T. Jex, an associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance, shares profound insights on trusting in God's love and guidance. She discusses the significance of agency and repentance, urging listeners to embrace divine help in their choices. Using a zipline metaphor, she illustrates the importance of faith amidst life's uncertainties. A touching story of a dancer helping deaf attendees at a Temple Open House highlights the beauty of service and divine timing. Ultimately, Jex encourages a deeper trust in God's plan for our personal journeys.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Childhood Misunderstanding of Obedience
- Amy T. Jex's son thought a child would behave better after baptism but learned that agency matters.
- Doing the plan means choosing right, not just following ordinances.
Agency in God's Plan
- Agency requires choosing to do right, not just doing right.
- God wants us to willingly choose righteousness to grow and become like Him.
Learning to Trust Personal Choices
- Amy felt pressure choosing her career path and sought priesthood blessings for clarity.
- She learned to trust herself when Heavenly Father encouraged her to choose what made her happy.