Flecks of Gold With Dallin Candland

We may have these times when we are going through a wilderness. When this happens, know that the Lord is going to provide fertile spots to help you grow and prepare for wonderful blessings are coming for you. :) Time Stamps: 1:20 - No End to the Lord's Abundance 3:32 - The Lord Knows What He's Doing Quotes: 0:42 - "We are all being prepared for a Promised Land or a Bountiful of some...

We can learn a TON from suffering. When we turn to the Lord in our suffering we will find more clarity and peace. Time Stamps: 0:54 - Nephi kept his focus on God 2:29 - There's Something Beautiful About Suffering Towards God Quotes: 1:17 - God knows how to play the wonderful instruments in His choir in such a way that wonderful things can happen. 3:11 - "The Lord let this happen so He co...

There may be times where God asks you to go apart from the group so you can seek Him out. Lately I've experienced this at the temple and in other areas - just need to trust Him. Time Stamps: 1:30 - We need to take time-outs to talk with God 3:17 - God Sees the BIG Picture Perfectly Quotes: 0:50 - "I need to trust that what I feel and what I see will catch up to each other." 2:24  -...

BYU Article: https://rsc.byu.edu/book-mormon-second-nephi-doctrinal-structure/lehi-gods-law-opposition-all-things

When it comes to spiritual growth, it is vital to follow the promptings of The Spirit. These are invitations from The Lord to help us be elevated and help us and others out. Quotes: "Because of your suffering, you can have compassion on people who are suffering in a similar way." "This is real life, we are preparing to become more like Him." "It's good to trust those...

God will fulfill His promises, but He will do it in His own way. Alma 58:11 gives me a lot of confidence with this. Even when God doesn't answer my prayers the way that I would have liked Him to - I can trust that He knows me better than I do, and what I need. Additional Resources: Jacob 4:10 - Don't seek to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from His hand Quotes: "Sit in the pro...

The waitress at the restaurant where I want to lunch with my friend was named Heaven. I took this personally and also decided to make an episode about that.  Quotes: "God is aware of everything - every single little thing!" "This water was brought to you by Heaven, this meal was brought to you by Heaven." "Me and my friend both got served by Heaven."

Sometimes God seems to be silent on some matters. Perhaps this is a time where He's like us to inspect our motivations and see if this is something that we really would like to have. Quotes: "Maybe God is giving you this chance to consider if this is something you really want before you make a decision." "It's important to be patient on this journey." "If God is...

There are plenty of things that we do not need to understand right now. With these things, it is good to trust, learn what we can, and take things a day at a time. If we continue to work on ourselves, cultivate a vision, and seek God's mercies things will all work out., Additional Resources: Quotes: "All I need to do is be myself and have my heart in the conversation with my friend and i...