tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3108579285320781998..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Surrendering to ChristLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4155785506404110002013-12-05T21:51:58.387-05:002013-12-05T21:51:58.387-05:00Thank you, "Inkies," for the opportunity...Thank you, "Inkies," for the opportunity to visit your blog today. It's been a pleasure. Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6967716719201598382013-12-05T21:50:21.832-05:002013-12-05T21:50:21.832-05:00Aw, thanks, Pegg. You say the nicest things.Aw, thanks, Pegg. You say the nicest things.Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72944733927152432732013-12-05T21:49:59.973-05:002013-12-05T21:49:59.973-05:00Oh, the dreaded driver's license. We did that ...Oh, the dreaded driver's license. We did that 6 months ago. Terrifying, and it was a test of faith. So far, our son is doing well, and we're reminding ourselves often that God loves him more than we do. Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8485408128561940402013-12-05T21:48:33.503-05:002013-12-05T21:48:33.503-05:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81529701384613771632013-12-05T20:32:17.788-05:002013-12-05T20:32:17.788-05:00Nice article, Robin, like always!Nice article, Robin, like always!Pegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72323007199095346232013-12-05T20:22:41.209-05:002013-12-05T20:22:41.209-05:00Excellent post, Robin! Surrender and trust go hand...Excellent post, Robin! Surrender and trust go hand in hand for me. I find when I'm not surrendering, it's because I'm not trusting. And with my youngest getting his driver's license this month, it's one if those tests I'm going to get to take again! Thanks for the reminder that God is faithful, and trustworthy. Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18597908502544282192013-12-05T19:31:33.187-05:002013-12-05T19:31:33.187-05:00What a great post on surrender...Thank you so much...What a great post on surrender...Thank you so much.Jericha Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177210834474541559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16419171933119507702013-12-05T16:35:34.570-05:002013-12-05T16:35:34.570-05:00I know what you mean! God knows everything, and co...I know what you mean! God knows everything, and compared to that, know almost nothing. So why do I think I know better? Silly human than I am. <br /><br />I'm glad the blurb interested you. I hope you enjoy the book. Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80128086096751644262013-12-05T16:33:40.970-05:002013-12-05T16:33:40.970-05:00I do know, and I fear I'll be right there with...I do know, and I fear I'll be right there with you soon! :)Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24742900362628785122013-12-05T16:32:13.972-05:002013-12-05T16:32:13.972-05:00In everything, yes, Susanne. But I've never fo...In everything, yes, Susanne. But I've never found anything more difficult to surrender than my kids. On the other hand, I've never felt more incompetent than I do in parenting. It's a weird combination, I think. Seems if I feel incompetent, I ought to surrender it, but the instinct is to hold on tighter.Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11929065168638953212013-12-05T16:29:14.392-05:002013-12-05T16:29:14.392-05:00Thanks, Terri. I think we all think we know best, ...Thanks, Terri. I think we all think we know best, don't we? Learning we don't--that's a lifelong lesson. Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50718661844962627902013-12-05T15:12:50.407-05:002013-12-05T15:12:50.407-05:00Thanks, Suzie. I hope you enjoy it.
I'm right...Thanks, Suzie. I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />I'm right there with you on this surrendering thing. I'll surrender something, then snatch it right back, like I don't trust God with it. After all these years as His child, I ought to know better! Alas, it's a process. I'm so glad we serve a patient, merciful God!Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28420544015899640222013-12-05T15:10:43.869-05:002013-12-05T15:10:43.869-05:00You know, I've never been so affected by a new...You know, I've never been so affected by a news story that didn't really affect me before. I watched the news coverage of that storm for days just like the rest of the country. But then the storm passed and the news cycle moved on. But I kept thinking about how it hadn't moved on for the victims whose houses had been destroyed or damaged. So when Thanksgiving rolled around, I thought Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24065621084253577402013-12-05T14:16:47.160-05:002013-12-05T14:16:47.160-05:00I'm not too good at the surrender thing... I t...I'm not too good at the surrender thing... I tend to pick up the battle again, despite knowing I can't win *sigh*. And I KNOW God can handle things better. He's done it so much in my life. Thanks for the reminder about surrender and the benefits of actually doing that with God. Great post! Thanks for sharing too. Your book blurb is one that piques my interest.DebHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685506948995225770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81758181578073862032013-12-05T13:57:07.920-05:002013-12-05T13:57:07.920-05:00Great post, Robin. You know what I'm surrender...Great post, Robin. You know what I'm surrendering to these days. Some days are certainly easier than others when it comes to trusting God's unique plan.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817212194414854014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56483069504830660202013-12-05T13:34:37.859-05:002013-12-05T13:34:37.859-05:00Welcome to the Inkwell, Robin. Great post. I neede...Welcome to the Inkwell, Robin. Great post. I needed the reminder that my plans for my kids aren't God's plans and I need to surrender to Him! Not just in parenting, but everything. Thank you!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36934347536924464062013-12-05T13:33:19.374-05:002013-12-05T13:33:19.374-05:00Great post Robin! I don't know why I always th...Great post Robin! I don't know why I always think I know best, if only God would do things my way. LOL. Thankfully, He doesn't. Both your book and your post have reminded me of the importance of trusting God's plans. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195716086187334305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10704260326110039652013-12-05T12:01:44.163-05:002013-12-05T12:01:44.163-05:00Thank you for visiting us today, Robin.Sometimes s...Thank you for visiting us today, Robin.Sometimes surrendering all is so hard for me. There are certain things I tend to hang on to, when it would be so much easier to surrender. Sigh....<br /><br /> I really enjoyed One Christmas Eve, and am looking forward to reading Faith House. Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76239384107447801222013-12-05T11:42:58.451-05:002013-12-05T11:42:58.451-05:00there is definitely a peace that comes when we lea...there is definitely a peace that comes when we learn to stop fighting and surrender. I agree it's sort of forced on us as parents of teenagers!<br /><br />Welcome to the Inkwell, Robin. Can you tell us how the idea of using Hurricane Sandy came to you?<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37023542151054479192013-12-05T10:45:53.336-05:002013-12-05T10:45:53.336-05:00It's terribly hard, isn't it, Linda? Espec...It's terribly hard, isn't it, Linda? Especially when he asks us give surrender good things, things we're absolutely sure God wants for us. This fall, I had to surrender teaching bible study, and I had no idea why. I love teaching bible studies, but I just knew God was closing that door for the time being. In retrospect, I realize with all the craziness in my household this year, thereRobin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28410460025143212212013-12-05T10:43:08.895-05:002013-12-05T10:43:08.895-05:00Thanks, Kara! Thanks, Kara! Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40740198974374897072013-12-05T10:42:55.928-05:002013-12-05T10:42:55.928-05:00Wow, Julie, what a great story! Isn't it funny...Wow, Julie, what a great story! Isn't it funny how God asked you to surrender writing--your dream--only to make that dream come true later? But in surrendering, your faith was tested--and proved. What a great example. Thanks for sharing. Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90314095557691665282013-12-05T10:41:22.733-05:002013-12-05T10:41:22.733-05:00Thanks, Candice! Thanks, Candice! Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39372893140823229792013-12-05T10:41:04.012-05:002013-12-05T10:41:04.012-05:00Thanks, Anita! Thanks, Anita! Robin Patchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354196801207944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75022838962586839032013-12-05T10:06:27.903-05:002013-12-05T10:06:27.903-05:00Wow, Robin, what an excellent post. As a control f...Wow, Robin, what an excellent post. As a control freak, I've struggled with giving God control. I want to because, after all, He will always handle things the right way, but boy, is it ever hard to do! Linda Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180677262384855235noreply@blogger.com