tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post2310677386475913392..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Diana Reviews 'The Forgiving Hour' By Robin Lee HatcherCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-7622543421465410082014-03-09T09:52:29.919-04:002014-03-09T09:52:29.919-04:00Thank you, Noela! Famous Bible teacher, Joyce Meye...Thank you, Noela! Famous Bible teacher, Joyce Meyer, said one time, "You know it's a strange thing about people -- they're everywhere. And once you can gain victory over people you got it made!" Easier said than done, Aussie!<br /><br />Glad you want to read the book -- I felt so many emotions while reading this book, and they weren't all sad!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58282122357851052932014-03-09T09:24:22.426-04:002014-03-09T09:24:22.426-04:00Wonderful review DIANA! So much so, I'm headin...Wonderful review DIANA! So much so, I'm heading over to Amazon to check it out right now. Sounds really tough for Claire Porter... I'm feeling her pain just from reading your review..<br />People will always hurt you won't they?! It is only the Lord we can FULLY trust in I have found.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-47728940446625773712014-03-08T15:12:41.458-05:002014-03-08T15:12:41.458-05:00It was a past thing, but It would seem that in oth...It was a past thing, but It would seem that in other areas of my life I am being constantly called to forgive even when others are at fault and wrong us. I do feel it is an act of obedience though. It is written" As you forgive others so also God forgives you". paraphrased but it leaves no room for unforgiveness. If I don't win I will be looking for this book of yours Robin and Thank you Diana for reviewing it.<br />LindaFaithful Acres Books ~ Linda Marie Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149437557897266898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-79178583684493959102014-03-08T15:10:50.798-05:002014-03-08T15:10:50.798-05:00It is so freeing, VICKI! I can't stand to be b...It is so freeing, VICKI! I can't stand to be bitter and I may have gone thru a period of that, bc the person who hurt me all my childhood will never apologize. I had to accept that and go on. I have forgiven and that is enough, and leave this person in God's hands. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing...you are so right!! And when you get a chance to read this book, take it on a plane with you wherever you may be traveling. I double dare you to put it down. LOL Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-7031377928054067662014-03-08T14:46:55.034-05:002014-03-08T14:46:55.034-05:00Oo-oh--forgiveness! That is a tough one and I am ...Oo-oh--forgiveness! That is a tough one and I am glad that Robin wrote a book about it. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things that God tells us we MUST do! If we do not, then bitterness and anger grows in our hearts, and doesn't leave room for the love & forgiveness that is awaiting us from Christ. Yes, there have been several times I have had to deal with forgiving someone who hurt me (sometimes more than once) and although difficult I know it is a DECISION we MUST come to in order to move on in our life. freeing us to accept Christ's forgiveness for us. Like others have said, we may or may not ever have that feeling of the person accepting that forgiveness, yet we WILL know and receive the forgiveness given us by the One who counts.<br />Vicki<br />(OWG has my info)Jon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35087318082232305922014-03-08T13:22:18.627-05:002014-03-08T13:22:18.627-05:00She sure did, KAYE, but so did Sara, believe it or...She sure did, KAYE, but so did Sara, believe it or not! But weeping endures for the night and joy comes in the morning! :)Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-18066990852206590352014-03-08T12:53:12.507-05:002014-03-08T12:53:12.507-05:00Wow! It seems as if Claire had a very hard time, ...Wow! It seems as if Claire had a very hard time, but I like the title, THE FORGIVING HOUR. I definitely would like to read this book.<br />kayewhitney@bellsouth.netKaye Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280883560813344929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-20378199359526694972014-03-08T12:07:36.764-05:002014-03-08T12:07:36.764-05:00That's so true, SHIRLEY! Hard to look at it t...That's so true, SHIRLEY! Hard to look at it that way, though, when someone that we are close to hurts us! But, yes, God forgave us and set the example for us to follow. Thank you for sharing!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-52803768063592317132014-03-08T11:37:48.794-05:002014-03-08T11:37:48.794-05:00I had a hard time forgiving my husband for somethi...I had a hard time forgiving my husband for something, and at times it still creeps in so i have to work on it over and over, but God has shone me his sin is no worse than my sins sin is sin in Gods eyes and since God for gave me i have to forgive my Husband. thanks for the give away i love your books and hope i win<br /> Shirley Blanchard<br /> jcisforme@aol.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255941934541588763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-48961395451539601952014-03-08T10:34:35.454-05:002014-03-08T10:34:35.454-05:00Thanks, CHRIS, for sharing! And that's the bes...Thanks, CHRIS, for sharing! And that's the best we can do! Let go and let God.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-40687870241046895112014-03-08T10:33:01.157-05:002014-03-08T10:33:01.157-05:00EMILY, sometimes the pain or memories never die. B...EMILY, sometimes the pain or memories never die. But forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. Ask God to help you forgive with His forgiveness for as humans we aren't capable! And watch him Him work in that situation! He may restore or work it out another way, but at least you'll know you are in the clear with God. Bless you.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-9543434355462028152014-03-08T10:26:38.603-05:002014-03-08T10:26:38.603-05:00Robin's email for above comment: robin.mason59...Robin's email for above comment: robin.mason59(at)yahoo(dot)com<br /><br />Thanks, Robin!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63603581566788238632014-03-08T10:15:18.856-05:002014-03-08T10:15:18.856-05:00 also in that situation God is working with me on... also in that situation God is working with me on letting go of the anger<br />Thank u for the giveaway<br />God bless u<br />Chris<br />granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnet<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957295057243140443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14568378977563385842014-03-08T09:59:52.987-05:002014-03-08T09:59:52.987-05:00I think I've been in that sort of a situation ...I think I've been in that sort of a situation for some time now. Still working on it to be honest. Sometimes I feel like I have already forgiven that person, but then there are other times when it comes back and just hurts all over again. The pain isn't worth holding onto, but sometimes it does feel impossible to let go of. <br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway, btw!! So excited to see who the winner will be! <br /><br />Emreilly303(at)gmail(Dot)comEmmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-67300451143732517142014-03-08T09:55:58.032-05:002014-03-08T09:55:58.032-05:00ROBIN, hopefully that is a good sign (that you are...ROBIN, hopefully that is a good sign (that you are named Robin!) lol One word of warning...you will be conflicted between Sara and Claire and won't be able to put this down! Great seeing you here at OWG!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39509365977610814032014-03-08T09:45:07.936-05:002014-03-08T09:45:07.936-05:00What an enticing review!!! Yes, I must read this ...What an enticing review!!! Yes, I must read this - [edit] i WILL read this book!!! One Robin reading another, heehee... Can't wait to delve into it and find out who Sara is and how she was "instrumental in the disintegration of [Claire's] marriage."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73287634976429179922014-03-08T09:24:37.389-05:002014-03-08T09:24:37.389-05:00It's been a joy! Enjoy those grandbabies! Bles...It's been a joy! Enjoy those grandbabies! Blessings to you and a safe trip!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-69248787638917085442014-03-07T22:36:47.434-05:002014-03-07T22:36:47.434-05:00And again, and again, and again... It is a hard t...And again, and again, and again... It is a hard thing, but God gives us the strength. And if we mess up, He lovingly helps us to get it right! Thanks, CARRIE! Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37081535759214036532014-03-07T21:35:28.652-05:002014-03-07T21:35:28.652-05:00I have been rushing around, preparing for a trip t...I have been rushing around, preparing for a trip to see daughter, her hubby, and their four children. Haven't seen them in person in two years. Far too long!! So I apologize for not being able to respond to all of the comments that were added since my visit yesterday. God bless you all.<br /><br />Robin<br />Robin Lee Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205118960775727153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-47120686295224359322014-03-07T21:22:53.639-05:002014-03-07T21:22:53.639-05:00Great review, Diana. Yes, I've found it hard t...Great review, Diana. Yes, I've found it hard to forgive someone who hurt me and my little family badly. But God tells us we must do so. He doesn't say we have to forget. There is this fine line, though. Sometimes you have to forgive again and again and again.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5585093068549377332014-03-07T19:13:33.290-05:002014-03-07T19:13:33.290-05:00STEVIE, I hope you get a chance to read this one! ...STEVIE, I hope you get a chance to read this one! Even though it is fiction, the author herself had to deal with forgiveness (big time) as she personally faced the same issue as the heroine in the book. Her insight may just help you to step into that journey of forgiveness with your siblings! Blessings to you!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24585781357935464892014-03-07T18:53:37.178-05:002014-03-07T18:53:37.178-05:00Wow this looks like its going to the top of my to ...Wow this looks like its going to the top of my to read list. Such a strong question too.... Right now God is pushing me to forgive my brother and sister but its just so hard. When I needed them they abandoned me... But no one ever said trials were easy.... I cant wait to read this book. Evilcat14@mail.comStevieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564296501696032295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-80600914246372935092014-03-07T17:26:33.344-05:002014-03-07T17:26:33.344-05:00Thanks so much for sharing, LAURA, and for your ki...Thanks so much for sharing, LAURA, and for your kind words on the book site! It will be a constant growing process until we leave this world, b/c we'll never be perfect until we get to Heaven! <br /><br />But you can forgive yourself now and save yourself years of going through what I went through. I had problems with not being able to forgive myself until I heard a preacher make this statement and it instantly changed that part of my life. He said, "if you won't forgive yourself, you are basically saying Christ's shedding His life's blood to forgive you was not enough." His blood was more than enough to forgive all our sins! That was life changing for me. The forgiving of others may take a little longer, but we can do it by faith now, and trust Him to work that in us. Bless you for coming by!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-80551938561743719202014-03-07T17:08:40.446-05:002014-03-07T17:08:40.446-05:00My email is laurakimconnell(at)gmail(dot)comMy email is laurakimconnell(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04017169723889529653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90457989886360688162014-03-07T16:57:36.135-05:002014-03-07T16:57:36.135-05:00I've had trouble forgiving myself. I came to k...I've had trouble forgiving myself. I came to know Christ less than two years ago after living a life filled with sin. So, slowly He has been healing me through the process of confession, repentance, and finally forgiveness.Laura Connellhttp://lauraconnell.com/noreply@blogger.com