tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post359564425061670631..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: When Overcoming Means Surrender by Lori BentonCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34372304203082042112014-04-26T17:52:24.346-04:002014-04-26T17:52:24.346-04:00Praying for you Sylvia. And congrats on being one ...Praying for you Sylvia. And congrats on being one of the winners this week on OWG blog. I married near thirty and had our second child over forty so you still have time! Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5721428594856034162014-04-26T14:25:49.318-04:002014-04-26T14:25:49.318-04:00Lori, thank you for a lovely and inspiring post. I...Lori, thank you for a lovely and inspiring post. I can't imagine how difficult your whole experience was. I'm so happy that God called you back to writing. What came to my mind in answer to your question was when my eldest daughter's fiance was killed in a car accident. She had moved 100 miles away to take her first job after college. She had no friends or family there. Helping her get through the next two years was heart-wrenching for me. With her so far away, I mostly just had to give it all to God to help her through. It was a difficult time for our family.<br />may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)comKayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45588236612619370602014-04-24T09:42:35.778-04:002014-04-24T09:42:35.778-04:00Thank you for sharing with us! Those struggles are...Thank you for sharing with us! Those struggles are hard - trusting and remembering that God has everything in His hands. I had to go thru that struggle and trust reminders while having kids. I had my own plans and God, through his perfect way, showed me He had much better plans for me. <br />lattebooks at hotmail dot comSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39528747233145663432014-04-22T18:37:11.762-04:002014-04-22T18:37:11.762-04:00I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year and e...I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year and even though it was caught early I had all these fears. God has used this experience to help me to see how not every area of my life is surrendered to him. He is helping me to overcome with his words, amazing family and friends and music that points me back to him.<br />Sonnetta_jones@hotmail.comSonnetta Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739532973493459520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39563869279720480272014-04-22T17:26:31.137-04:002014-04-22T17:26:31.137-04:00Crazy Crazy allergies arent as bad as your cancer ...Crazy Crazy allergies arent as bad as your cancer episode but they have made matters hard and turning them over to my Lord has given me such freedom even though they werent taken away God bless u Im proud of you being able to turn your cancer over to our Lord <br />Chris<br />granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957295057243140443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-71660465403539769782014-04-22T14:29:36.477-04:002014-04-22T14:29:36.477-04:00Michelle, so thankful we can run to Him when we ar...Michelle, so thankful we can run to Him when we are hurt by the choices of others, and find our healing in His grace and love. Sometimes we just have to let others go and trust them to God. I've had to do this too. Blessings to you!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42129968803263204102014-04-22T14:25:19.507-04:002014-04-22T14:25:19.507-04:00What a legacy of prayer in your family, Maxie. Tha...What a legacy of prayer in your family, Maxie. That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing your family's stories, and about your brother's healing. Hugs!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35065236104847640442014-04-22T14:22:46.906-04:002014-04-22T14:22:46.906-04:00Abbi, praying for you today that God continues to ...Abbi, praying for you today that God continues to speak to you about how to "be" in your present situation in a way that is honoring to your mom and glorifying to Him. Hugs!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36113278707561050282014-04-22T14:20:47.037-04:002014-04-22T14:20:47.037-04:00Mary, that's a mature place to reach in our wa...Mary, that's a mature place to reach in our walk with Christ, knowing that no matter what, it will be okay, because He is with us, and He is good, and He is working all things together for our good. That isn't always comfortable in the moment, but then He comes along and comforts us with the peace that passes understanding in the midst of whatever we are going through. I experienced that more than once during those years of physical struggle. Thanks for sharing about your own struggles and triumphs. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36198867467537080112014-04-22T12:12:23.186-04:002014-04-22T12:12:23.186-04:00Bonnie, I hope you'll enjoy the copy of The Pu...Bonnie, I hope you'll enjoy the copy of The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn that's on the way to you (won in another drawing). <br /><br />Like you, I didn't grasp what it mean to walk with the Lord daily when I first accepted Him as Savior, at around age 10. But I remember when I did finally "get" it (age 17). It was like a light had been switched on in my soul. :-)Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30920505218505771662014-04-22T12:10:01.654-04:002014-04-22T12:10:01.654-04:00Sylvia, praying for you as you wait on His timing ...Sylvia, praying for you as you wait on His timing and perfect plan, and I love your heart that is trusting in Him to do what is best. May He fill your heart with His very own desires for you, so that what He desires is what you long for too. I remember that season when I desired to write but couldn't so well. Hugs!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-74780643943700662662014-04-22T12:08:28.932-04:002014-04-22T12:08:28.932-04:00Has God left you with anything you've had to s...Has God left you with anything you've had to surrender completely over to Him? How has it affected your relationship with Him? <br />The thing that first comes to mind is when my parents were split up and my family was a huge mess on all sides. No one was talking and I so badly wanted to control everything. I had to let God take control and heal. It helped me trust Him more. <br />bookwormgal2011 at yahoo dot comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037911911012549987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84913798325804962622014-04-22T12:07:37.216-04:002014-04-22T12:07:37.216-04:00Danie, Yes, that's a tough one, losing loved o...Danie, Yes, that's a tough one, losing loved ones. My Dad passed away last Christmas as I was finishing up the edits for The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn. It was unexpected, and he lived 3000 miles away so I wasn't able to say good-bye. But I know where he is and that I'll see him again. And I'm so glad he got to read Burning Sky, as he was always such an encouragement to me, and believed in me as a writer. Blessings to you as you remember your Grandmother, may God comfort your heart.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70358084461486475502014-04-22T12:04:49.231-04:002014-04-22T12:04:49.231-04:00Cindi, I'm convinced it's a lifelong proce...Cindi, I'm convinced it's a lifelong process, this surrendering thing. Blessings to you as you journey with Him.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-74404142974109479762014-04-22T12:04:16.683-04:002014-04-22T12:04:16.683-04:00Praising Him for another testimony of His faithful...Praising Him for another testimony of His faithfulness! Blessing to you. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84530521270891781572014-04-22T11:51:59.110-04:002014-04-22T11:51:59.110-04:00Teresa, Yay for your husband being cancer free all...Teresa, Yay for your husband being cancer free all these years as well. Each year is such a gift now, isn't it? While at the same time I have a yearning for heaven that I believe was worked into me during those months of 1999. So no matter what, staying here a while longer to write more books, or moving on to whatever I'll be doing for eternity, it's all good. And I'm so pleased you've enjoyed Tamsen and Jesse's story so much. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-85203863073640283542014-04-22T10:27:54.280-04:002014-04-22T10:27:54.280-04:00Jennifer, I am so glad to have the Lord as comfort...Jennifer, I am so glad to have the Lord as comforter, counselor, friend, father. Blessings to you and your family!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5229048236334326572014-04-22T10:09:42.326-04:002014-04-22T10:09:42.326-04:00Wonderful testimony of God's provision, timing...Wonderful testimony of God's provision, timing, and plan for you, Kelly. Thanks for sharing! I love looking back and seeing his hand in my life and the lives of others, but even if we don't get to see it in this life, we most certainly will in heaven when we will say "Just and true are Your ways, O Lord." Can't wait to see with those heavenly eyes.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84451581786021399742014-04-22T02:06:06.898-04:002014-04-22T02:06:06.898-04:00Hello Lori(by the way this is my daughter's na...Hello Lori(by the way this is my daughter's name also} So glad you are visiting with my OWG girls. Aren't they great? I am so thankful to GOD that HE let you heal where you could write again. I know you love to write and we love your stories. I remember about 3 years ago when my oldest brother was seriously sick and in a coma for several months. I prayed for GOD to heal him. The doctors told his family that if he came out of it he might not be the LT we all knew. Would most likely have to learn to walk and talk all over again. I finally decided GOD might not give us the miracle we wanted this time, so just had to give it to GOD as if HE willed. Well, later, my brother came out of it one day when I was visiting him (the only time I was able to visit during the coma time). I was talking to him and he opened his eyes and looked at me. After that and his throat got well from the tube, he was his old self. Could talk and walk just fine, and all memory back. Praise. Was so neat that it happened when I was there. Such a blessing. He is still well and will soon be 89. GOD has given so many Miracles to our family through the years, but there were times it wasn't HIS will I guess to heal someone. So many accidents where a family member looked as tho they wouldn't make it and HE chose to give them back to us. This is includes the Family I was born into and several generations. We have many praying when someone needs it. I could use a whole page to list all of these times. Thanks sweet OWG girls for asking Lori to be your guest. Hoping to win her book. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-18207536657595880882014-04-22T01:43:55.300-04:002014-04-22T01:43:55.300-04:00Life at my house has been pretty stressful, with m...Life at my house has been pretty stressful, with my mom wanting complete control over everything despite that almost all of us are adults now. I have really been struggling with setting aside how I want to do things for how she wants things done. It's been hard and there's usually a bout of tears during each day but God has been merciful in providing a steady stream of encouragement from friends who know the situation!<br />Thanks for this giveaway! I have been hearing so many good things about this book!<br />gatorade635(at)gmail(dot)comAbbi Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375569903870296913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-88129310780280094322014-04-21T23:00:13.971-04:002014-04-21T23:00:13.971-04:00Thank you for your wonderful testimony, Lori!! You...Thank you for your wonderful testimony, Lori!! You are such an inspiration, and an example of what God can accomplish in us when we surrender the reins to Him!! I am thrilled for you and your double Christy award finalist status, and so glad that you were able to surrender your dream of writing novels to God - so that we could be blessed by your wonderful writing talent restored by Him through that surrender!!<br /><br />After many years of living life "my way" and seeing my marriage to an alcoholic husband crumble, it was only through surrendering myself to God's plan for my life - I was able to find happiness. Since then, I have experienced an even greater spiritual relationship with Him than when I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior - at the age of 12, and can't imagine, now, not consulting Him for all of life's decisions!!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com <br /><br />Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-91353934387913512732014-04-21T22:36:19.932-04:002014-04-21T22:36:19.932-04:00My son, my first born, was born with a profound he...My son, my first born, was born with a profound hearing loss. When I was pregnant with my second child I was so anxious. I eventually learned to let go of that anxiety & just trust. I came to realise that there was nothing I could do to change the outcome. I knew that no matter what, it would be okay. My daughter's hearing is unaffected.<br /><br /> marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78274485158692602002014-04-21T20:27:30.058-04:002014-04-21T20:27:30.058-04:00Here's my e-mail address. nina4sm/at/gmail/dot...Here's my e-mail address. nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/comSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184999232100292027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16363124811260078802014-04-21T20:26:55.711-04:002014-04-21T20:26:55.711-04:00I guess the biggest area of surrender for me is be...I guess the biggest area of surrender for me is being in my early thirties and not married with no prospects on the horizon. I also adore children and would love to have several. There's only a small window of time left for that now. Both of these areas are ones that I have had to pray about and accept over and over again. I know in my head that God knows this is best for me right now at least. I just to trust Him and love Him more.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184999232100292027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61603910651963583572014-04-21T20:08:23.414-04:002014-04-21T20:08:23.414-04:00Yes letting my Grandma go after she pasted away ma...Yes letting my Grandma go after she pasted away march. <br />oh.hello.hiya@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144194473327699589noreply@blogger.com