TWO years of blogging! Readers, who are you?

This month marks TWO YEARS of blogging. What a journey! As God  has pursued me to share my repentance and redemption “in the light”, my heart is full of joy as I remember why I started blogging and why I continue.

Why I started: I came to a place in my heart where idolatrous desires were exposed. Confessing my pride and selfish ambition in my work; I began repenting and turning from empty labor to desiring Worshiping Jesus in my work. Work has slowly become more worshipful. My independent nature is slowly being replaced with dependence on my King. Blogging has spotlighted these changes and been about pointing myself and others to Jesus, who is the only savior to replace idols with True Worship. Blogging has been an outlet for me share what God is teaching me about both work and worship. I enjoy writing and want to grow as a writer, so it has been great practice!

Why I keep going: I love learning and teaching. God has humbled me in many “heart” places along the way and I am confident in His future grace to continue in His steadfast love. Jesus has saved me from my sin and is continuing to save me from my sin. His cross is my only hope. I can’t help but share how GREAT Jesus is and how He has changed my heart. I keep writing to sharpen my skill and strengthen content.

What I need from you: Most of the time, I don’t hear from my readers. But, I know that there are many of you! If you read this, could you let me know in email or comments? I am curious who reads, how long you’ve read, and what you have learned. Also, as I move forward on other writing projects, I need women to interview. I need lots of volunteers to fill out surveys and in person interviews. I will be asking lots of questions about work, sin, strengths, weaknesses, worship, maturity, immaturity, etc. I would love to hear what God is teaching you in your current struggle and how Jesus is pursuing your heart.

I am grateful to Jesus for showing me my idols and giving me grace along the way. God has taken me on a journey. Thanks for letting me pause to reflect… now on to more work… :-)

Posted on 11 January '10 by , under relationship with Jesus.

11 Comments to “TWO years of blogging! Readers, who are you?”

#1 Posted by Mackenzie (11.01.10 at 16:57 )

Thanks for your blog. I’ve been reading for about a year, probably. I think I followed a link from Facebook and you’ve been in my Google Reader ever since. Your words have helped me to understand that everything we do is worship…my prayer is that I would be serving Jesus.
Love,
Mackenzie

#2 Posted by candice (11.01.10 at 23:01 )

i come to your blog when i desire to read about worship and working at home. sometimes i stay away, because i don’t want to be convicted, but have been finding myself here more and more as time goes on. :) thanks for your ministry and writing.

#3 Posted by Bina (12.01.10 at 14:59 )

Hi Trisha, I’ve been reading your blog for a year or so I think. Thank you for sharing what God is doing in your life–transforming you from one degree of glory to another and to another. He gets such glory as you vulnerably walk humbly in the light. Thanks also for sharing from the unique giftings He has given to you! A lot of your strengths are in areas of weakness for me, so I especially benefit from the content here. Love, Bina

2 Cor 3:18 “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

1 Peter 4:10 “10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”

#4 Posted by Jessica (12.01.10 at 15:17 )

Hi Trisha! I think I started reading within the last year. It’s hard to remember. I do believe I followed one of your links from facebook shortly after connecting with you there. I enjoy your openness and honesty… you look at life in ways I simply don’t. And I appreciate that. It often brings conviction and widens my perspective. Thank you for your willingness to put it all out there. It has inspired me to do the same while I’ve been writing our journey with childhood cancer. It’s not always easy… especially when you know your audience. But it is worth it and I feel it’s what I’ve been called to do, as have you here. Thank you for your time, energy, and heart.

#5 Posted by Betsy Guernsey (13.01.10 at 13:04 )

Hi, Trisha. My sister-in-law has you on her twin blog site so thats how I found you. I’m a teacher and I love coming to your site when the kids are at a special and just refocus on God. You have helped me to open my eyes more to what God is doing.

#6 Posted by Jenna (22.01.10 at 10:30 )

I’ve been reading you since the beginning. :) Your writing is always inspired by your savior and that is my favorite aspect of your blog. Your desire to worship him and keep him in focus is contagious. Thank you! I miss you, friend. Please keep writing……. we will keep reading.

#7 Posted by Amanda (25.01.10 at 17:07 )

Trisha,
I have been reading for about 8 months. I too want to worship Jesus in all I do. I enjoy learning from you. Thank you for sharing!

#8 Posted by Kim (26.01.10 at 19:47 )

Hi Trisha, I’m Betsy’s sister in-law [note comment above]. I have no idea how I found your blog, but it was at least a year and a half ago. [My husband works as MHC as well.] I love your blog because I always find nuggets of grace and truth that I need [and am convicted by] as a wife and mom. Thanks for sharing your heart with us.

#9 Posted by evan (16.02.10 at 14:17 )

trisha,

i’ve been reading since last summer. i missed your talk for the ballard mom’s group and was grateful to get your blog e-mailed to me. i need to come up and introduce myself at church sometime. your blog has been a huge blessing, i read during my kids’ naptime. thank you for all the time you pour into it.

evan

#10 Posted by Kristen (20.03.10 at 20:22 )

Hi Trish!

I do follow your blog when I need some encouragement, which is often! I LOVE learning more about your heart, it’s such a sweet one. Could you let me know your facebook address please?

Kristen

#11 Posted by Kari (05.07.10 at 18:49 )

Trisha,

I recently became a reader of your amazingly insightful blog. I appreciate that you are taking time out of your busy life to encourage others to keep fighting the good fight. As a person that has known you for MANY years, I feel compelled to tell you that I am so proud of you and the woman you are today. From the moment you were saved you gave your all to God. It is clear that you still are giving it all. May your ability to share God’s message with other busy mommies continue for years to come. I can’t wait to read your next entry!!