Comments on: Quitting In Faith

By: Kevin Fairweather

Kevin Fairweather — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:54:01 +0000

Seems there’s always something to faithfully give back to the Lord. But, it also seems He keeps enough going to start the new work; I’m thinking His logic and method in The Flood. Tough decisions…

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By: pastorbillwalden

pastorbillwalden — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:10:43 +0000

Mike…thanks for sharing.

We started and ended a Spanish service about 5 years ago. It was something that I had wanted for years. We found a place, got a great team of servants, etc. Everything lined up…and then no Spanish speakers attended, except from our church. No outreach took place.

I was disappointed, but we quit in faith. Now about 5 years later, we have a Spanish service that is thriving. Someone else is leading, and I am blessed to lead worship.

I have no shame or sense of failure about the previous effort. It would have been sin to keep it going.

Thanks for sharing.

By: pstrmike

pstrmike — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:58:38 +0000

much to consider here, albeit a typical Walden curveball

Ther are times that quitting in faith is an indication to our own hearts that we are not committed to a machine but to the Lord. Of course, in those times, you will most likely be misunderstood and therein face the dilemna of your response. Do you defend your decision or use it as an opportunity to impart understanding? Or say nothing? Good pitch, Bill..

By: Okie Preacher

Okie Preacher — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:08:28 +0000

“We are not called to be successful. We are called to be obedient. We are called to live lives of faithfulness.”

Excellent.

By: pastorbillwalden

pastorbillwalden — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:08:10 +0000

Thanks all for your comments.

Bill, great quote. I love that.

Blessings to all ya’all.

By: Veronica "Ronnie" Tierney

Veronica "Ronnie" Tierney — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:32:11 +0000

Good points…yeah, sometimes God’s Will doesn’t make sense to us, but it’s “quitting in the faith.” This parallels a current ministry in my life which will continue until I have HIS peace.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:20:04 +0000

Well said and timely for pastors. There is much wisdom in the words of Scripture and lots of experience in your words. There is a freedom that comes with embracing this concept. We also make room for the working of the Holy Ghost as you said in closing, making room for the next step. Often we hear the call of God and start off with out hearing ALL He says. Or as you aptly say we keep doing something when doing something else (next step) would be a blessing. What appears to be a quiting is really just a shifting of gears or turing down a new road. We can lose sight of the big picture. Thanks for your words.

By: Praying Heart

Praying Heart — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:52:50 +0000

Thank you for this helpful insight. -using a phrase from J.Vernon McGee – you put the cookies on the bottom shelf so the little ones can reach them -

By: Bill Holdridge

Bill Holdridge — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:38:40 +0000

Interesting take on the subject, Bill. The phrase “quitting in faith” would not have occurred to me.

Blessed is the man who is not afraid to fail, and therefore will try anything.