Comments on: Recognizing The Default Setting

By: pastorbillwalden

pastorbillwalden — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:31 +0000

James, Gwenny, Roze,

Thanks all for the visit, and for your comments.
Love and blessings on you all.

By: Praying Heart

Praying Heart — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:05:02 +0000

Hi Pastor Bill;
Your picture of the chrysalis reminds me of the important process of transformation or metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly – and the difficult struggle it has within the cocoon that’s necessary for building up it’s strength – that it may live – once it’s fully developed – and be ready to fly. . .

this link is a poem about this same thing:
http://llerrah.com/thebutterfly.htm

It is a struggle to deny ourself and to surrender our will to the Holy Spirit – you’re so right, recognizing our own ‘default settings’ can be difficult – and sometimes painful when others point them out, especially in unloving ways . . . . but when we receive whatever comes out way by the grace of God’s loving hand, submitting it to Him and asking Him to help us see through His eyes, according to His will, He will take the painful experiences we’ve had when someone has confronted us according to their perspective of where we’re coming from and use to conform us to be more like Jesus.

I’ve learned that when people see a fault in someone else that offends them, they need to pray for that person and find out more about what’s going on in their life – to see why they’re doing what they’re doing . . . and through love and prayer, be able to come along side them through the power of the Holy Spirit to help them grow in the area where they’re failing.

Thanks,

By: Rozanne

Rozanne — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:19:09 +0000

Hi Counsin Bill…..just tonight I was sitting waiting for a very long time Jr High School friend…after 40 min of her being late…I just drove away…!!! I called and left her a msg that I just can’t deal with her tardiness which has gone on for 42 yrs!!! I wanted both of us to take away something from this lesson…that I need to have more patience…and her more consideration.. am forwarding her this blog for her to read this subject…just the timing of this article was unreal!! God is good!!!

Had a wonderful visit with your Mom and Dad…My Dad was just so happy to see his older sister…LOL they sat quietly and chatted to their hearts content…was a very special moment to see the last two siblings treasuring their time..talking about the good old days…their parents..family…and how they love their lives…was so very special and emotional….I love them dearly…!!! Dad is well after his episode last week during surgery…possibly your Mom has filled you in…ok..hope to talk to you soon…great blog…I love reading it!! Passed it on family memebers too!! Love you..hug to Debbie….Rozanne

By: Gwenny

Gwenny — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:22:12 +0000

Wow my pastor!
God is using your words again. Ive had a couple of real tought days at work and I have been turning to the word and also listening to was people have said to me even it they are not christens. You have given me confirmation.
Thank You Jesus

and thanks my pastor
Gwenny your pest

By: James

James — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:52:34 +0000

This was very powerful to me. Especially the part about listening to criticism. There is hardly anything as constant as change.
thank you…

By: pastorbillwalden

pastorbillwalden — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:12:27 +0000

Hey Matt…

These articles are an outpouring from personal growth and self discovery…more accurately….God revealing areas of my own life that need change.

I am blessed to see ways that I can grow as a man, husband, dad, friend, pastor.

Thanks for dropping by the blog Matt.

Blessings…

By: Matt Valencia

Matt Valencia — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:30:48 +0000

Hi Bill,

Wow, I needed that. Thanks. I saw your status post on facebook so I checked out the blog. It’s amazing that you addressed what I am going through (need for change from default setting) and just yesterday in my devotions I was in Ecclesiastes 3. Thanks for being faithful and sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

-Matt