Lord
All that I am
All that I have
All that I do
I give to You
My time
My possessions
My hopes and fears
My past and present
My future
My vain desires and wants
My ego and ambitions
This space
This page
This world of words
Spinning me away from Your calling
I give it over to You
Do with it as You will
I only desire Your glory to be seen
Your Name to be exalted
Your beauty to be admired
Your wisdom to be heeded
Your gifts to be lauded and given praise
Small thing though it is
May You be pleased to accept this offering today
From my heart
to Yours!
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Hello friends.
I'm here to announce some new changes to the format of this blogspace.
It has been weighing heavily upon me for some time, that trying to run Lily-Rose Cottage as it presently is, has become too intrusive in my daily walk with the Lord.
And I simply can't let it continue to erode away my quiet time with Him!
I've come to realise that I was putting too much pressure on myself by hosting 2 weekly memes.
It was fun in the beginning..but "morphed" into weekly stress about having something interesting to say to you :-(
So.... I've decided that
the link-up parties will be reduced.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has joined in and made it so delightful to host these weekly memes.
Thank you so much -you are a real blessing!!
I hope you'll still come round to say hi to me, but I will understand if the new direction of this space turns out to be not to your taste, and you decide to withdraw from following or visiting here.
I will be quite sad..of course.
But I expect to see some shifting about in the coming days as things unfold.
I have been blessed beyond all expectations, by the gentle and caring friends I made here.
God is so very good to me - may His name be praised and glorified forever!
And just in case there's any mis-understanding -
I am not going anywhere,
I'm only reducing the linky parties,
Thank you for taking the time to read this update dear friends..
much love and blessings to you all!!
Trish xox
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteI so understand and support you fully in this change. I too, have enjoyed sharing part of my life and thoughts through my blog, and especially meeting other like-minded women. But, I'm always trying to find the right balance, discerning what the Lord wants for me, and from me, from day to day. It's a daily prayer.
Thank you for hosting LACE and Simply Sweet! - it's been inspiring and good.
God bless,
Kim
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI have only found and started following your blog quite recently,
It immediately struck me as being written by some-one kind and of integrity. I will be interested to see your new direction. You're right about the pitfalls of spending too much time blogging etc .I have only been writing mine few weeks, but I am aware of the shift of balance.
I am most interested in the praying of the hours and your Benedictine background.
I hope we don't have to say goodbye to you completely!
Love and blessings,
Hazelnut
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteI've always loved your blog. I totally understand needing to pull away from your and follow your heart. God Bless!
Hugs))
Dearest Trish,
ReplyDeleteThis post brought joy as well as tears to my eyes. It's funny, because I felt in my heart, before you made this post, that you were battling with making and taking new directions with your blog. It is also good to know that I am not the only one going through similar changes.
You are a Dear Friend to me, even though I have never met you. Therefore, I will be sure to "visit" you here from time to time. :)
Love and Friendship,
-M. Wildflower
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteAfter hosting my own meme for nearly three years I so understand.Although I enjoyed it I have felt a relief not having to be ready every Tuesday.
Funny though I was already to link up today.
However I look forward to seeing where you go with this too dear friend.
BTW. I have long been interested in the praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Have you an on line version I could look at?
Many Blessings and love
Gae
Hi Trish. Your new blog format looks great. You are an awesome example to me to just read this post. These are the final hours, in which time, much prayer is needed for the world. love,andrea
ReplyDeleteDear Trish:
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting these wonderful parties! We all understand where you are headed and why, and I'm sure that EVERYONE sends nothing but blessings your way as you begin your new journey.
Love,
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker
HI Trish...I truely do understand what you are saying and I wish you many blessing as you attempt to find what the Lord desires of you!
ReplyDeleteI know that I spend way to much time on this computer..and wasted time that could be given to the Lord!!
I have so enjoyed getting to know you..many time your posts have brought me great comfort,and direction..thank you so much Dear Lady !!
God Bless and keep you until we meet again...
Grace
Dear Trish, Bless you, my lady, as you seek His face in response to His call on your life. Ed and I are contemplatives at heart and out of those enclosed times we are renewed and inspired to share His Story through story and all things creative. I completely understand your decision to scale back your vision for your blog. How I would so enjoy such quietness - but my charge is to walk in sanctuary in the midst of activity. Our cottage in seclusion with only study and the beauty of Creation surrounding is a dream come true in eternity. For today, I cherish our meeting here in Blogland and know we'll visit often - and yes - hope to see you join Ed at The Sheep's Pen. God is moving - we all follow as He calls . . .
ReplyDeleteJoy to you!
Kathy
You do what you got to do. I totally understand where you are coming from.
ReplyDeletex
May the Joy of Our Lord fill your days dear friend!
ReplyDeleteAs I continue to walk in His Path, I too find myself pulling away and only sharing what He is showing me. To me writing is such a blessing, because it is like a balm to an otherwise very chaotic mind.
As I read your post, I embrace this new format...walk simply in His Presence my friend.
love,
maria
Trish I do certainly understand and applaud you for the new direction that you are taking with your blog. How I have loved visiting your blog and have so enjoyed your meaningful reflections. Thanks so much for all you have given me! God will bless your time with HIM!
ReplyDeleteHello Trish,
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's a little sad to see the end of your link-up.....I'm happy that you are doing what God is leading you to do.
I'll keep my eye out for posts from you.
Hugs and kisses
Your <3 <3 sis
Barb
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ReplyDeleteTrish,I understand completely how you feel, I count myself so blessed to have met you and for the privilege of getting to know you through blogging.I will continue to visit,asYou always bless and inspire me.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Hugs,
Sue
The deleted comment above is from me, I was logged in on another account, I so apologize.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
Balance and time - the hardest things to juggle and get right. May God guide you you along your path in search of that balance. Blogging can take up so much time, for me with so few "real" christian friends, this is very important to my faith and growth. I have enjyed our time "together".
ReplyDeleteHi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI think a few of us are going through the same thing.
The Lord has given me much time to "sit" around and think, with my knee still not healing.
Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Anne ♥
I totally understand and support your decision. You are a wise person for recognizing things that take more time than you can afford to give. I have also found myself stepping back at times as my blog can easily become more important that my time with God. I pray God richly rewards your commitment and decision.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the new direction of your blog. I'll miss the little parties you've hosted but totally understand your need to do other things.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your time and effort in the past for giving us all a chance to share at your lovely blog. You've become a dear friend.
Dear Trish, So sorry that you are no longer hosting LACE, but I certainly understand, and look forward to continue to be blessed by your blog posts!
ReplyDeleteLove in Him,
Laurie
Bless you, dear friend, as you seek His face. Your posts are always a blessing to me and I completely understand about the Linky parties. Sometimes I feel the same way but for now, I will continue to host my tea party. Thank you for your honesty and I look forward to hearing where He leads you. Praying you have a lovely weekend in Him.
ReplyDeleteBlessings & hugs,
Sandi