Trusting in Truth

I haven’t posted anything in over a year.  Not because I haven’t been writing and studying and learning, but because life sort of blew up and holding on tightly to God’s strength and peace was all I could do.  By the end of the year I hope to publish the next book in the series, The Delight of Truth, and a daily devotional.  Following is a page from my new devotional.  I pray you are blessed and challenged to keep your focus heavenward even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

In an ever-changing world, constancy provides stability.  Knowing there is something you can count on and someone you can trust keeps your purpose sure.  As God’s child, you have the most precious gift of His word – a volume of His love and promises for you that will never change.  You are His disciple, living for the advancement of His kingdom, for His glory.  No matter the circumstances you face today, your relationship with God, your salvation in Him, and your purpose in Him, remains the same.

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

God alone is perfect in all ways; His word is without error.

Think of what it means to be perfect – no flaws, no blemishes, nothing lacking, complete.  God’s word is truth, it is accurate, and it is thorough.  And it has the power to restore a soul.  Nothing and no one else is able to touch the innermost part of a human and convert their understanding of truth.  If you are able, think back to before you were called by God.  I did not even realize the need I had for God’s intervention in my life.  Consider the Apostle Paul.  He was heartily serving the Roman government by persecuting Christians.  He thought he was doing what was right!  Then God stopped him literally in his tracks and allowed Paul to see God’s glory and his need for a Savior.

God is faithful, His word is true and will continue throughout time.  It has the power to drastically change a life, and to give understanding and wisdom to those who by faith, trust in Him.

The challenge:  to remember that the gift of God’s word is precious and is given to His children for a purpose – so that we might know and understand our Lord and Savior, to serve Him with our whole heart.  To be committed to the reading and studying of God’s word.

PRAY.  Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being my strong foundation, the One I can count on at all times, through every circumstance.  Help me to treasure Your written word for its true value.  Help me to live Your word for Your glory.

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.