Tuesday, August 2, 2011

So here we go!!!!!!!!!

Life is a journey with many turns, twists, hills and valleys along the way. For most of us navigating through those times and seeing the reality of Christ's presence in them and through them is not always apparent at first glance. Suffering?? My calling??? Where did that come from???? Isn't the Christian life supposed to be full of joy and blessing??? Me, suffer??????? It doesn't take long, as we read through scripture, to connect the dots that within our suffering  God's sovereign and provident hand is present in the very midst of the depths of our despair. We need only to look up and see the face of Christ that is speaking into our souls the sure and true promise, "I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5b

So, journey with me as we discover that the trials, afflictions, pain and suffering which come to us are of no surprise to God, and that through them He is working His perfect will and good purpose in our lives, all for His glory. We will find that there is great joy in the journey.



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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Mert! Christina and I are thankful for you and look forward to reading and 'connecting the dots' with you.

    - Drew (and Christina) Hunter

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  2. Mert TabbutAugust 3, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Thanks, I posted Kerdos on my link page for others to see.

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  3. KylieAugust 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I am so excited that you are blogging. I can't wait to follow along.

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  4. Chris McGarveyAugust 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Mert, God bless you in this new endeavor! If anyone can connect the dots of Christ and sorrow and joy, I'm confident you will be able to do so in true and thought-provoking ways. May the Lord continue to give you great joy in the journey, and give you grace to articulate that joy in the journey, that you may help others know that joy in their journeys!

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  5. Mert TabbutAugust 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Chris, your words are kind. Be sure to help me keep my theology straight when it starts to drift.

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  6. MargyAugust 4, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Excellent title for your blog, dear cousin! Thank you for the invitation to read your writings, and bless you as you step onto this new path! You've put a lot of thought into the structure, and it's a joy to peer into your inspirations!

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  7. Mert TabbutAugust 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Thanks Margy, glad that through blogging, Fscebook and other means we, as family can keep in touch. Keep stopping by i will be posting frequently.

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