Until Death Do We Meet

  In the book of John it says, "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told​​ you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, [there] you may be also” (John 14:1-3).​​ 

 

  It is certain that Jesus will return and His children will reside​​ in heaven with Him.  There is no doubt! …

  Announcing​​ … the release of my first book! ​​ I am praising God for His enduring love in keeping me on track in this exciting and exhausting journey. ​​ 

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The Key to a Mansion Awaits You!

 

 Promises, contracts, oaths, vows – these are all different signs of commitment.  We promise to do something, we put our signature on contracts to secure expectations of the parties involved, we take oaths to uphold certain agreed upon values, and we show the sincerity of our commitment in spoken vows to one another.

                Yet, are we truly able to keep all of our promises, fulfill every contract perfectly, maintain each word of an oath we have recited with absolute completeness, and carry out each part of a vow with success?

 Our answer – probably not.  The truth – most definitely not!  Each of our relationships is dependent on a certain fulfillment of spoken and unspoken expectations.  If we were able to always say and do everything perfectly, there would be no problems with commitment.  And, many lawyers would be out of a job!​​ 

 But, we have a great deal of hope!  Relationships can and do work. And they work well, when they are based on the truths of God’s love for us.  When we begin to understand God’s love and commitment to us, what He has done for us and what He expects of us, each of our personal relationships with friends, family, our spouse, neighbors, and colleagues, will be affected for the better. ​​ 

 Keep in mind as you read this book, the most important application to make is your own personal response to God’s love and commitment towards you!  So although there will be reference to a marriage relationship, this is not the major inference.

 ​​  I pray you will recognize that a greater appreciation of God’s faithfulness towards His children produces a desire to extend that same faithfulness and devotion towards the individuals He has placed in your life. …

 Several years ago in September, my Mom and I spent a day on Catalina Island off the California coast.  We enjoyed a tour of Avalon while a guide narrated the history of many of the landmark buildings.  As we drove by a gorgeous home, overlooking the bay, we listened to the sad history behind its construction. ​​ 

 The story goes like this.  A young man just betrothed to his beloved, began building her a beautiful home which they would enjoy after their marriage.  He worked on this dwelling tirelessly, looking forward to that day of finally bringing his bride home.  When the mansion was completed, he waited with great anticipation for her arrival for their wedding day.  However, she did not show​​ up. Apparently she had changed her mind and never returned to the island.  The young man was so devastated, he forbid any female to enter the home he had built.  So for more than forty years the structure was abandoned.  It was kept up but not enjoyed, not lived in by its intended couple and therefore not loved in either.  This is a tragic account and although most of us do not have as graphic a story as this one to tell, we have all experienced broken promises from people we have loved, either in friendships, among family members or even within a marriage.  The vows people make are unreliable; God’s vow of love to His children is absolute. ​​ 

 In the book of John it says, "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, [there] you may be also” (John 14:1-3).​​ 

 It is certain that Jesus will return and His children will reside in heaven with Him.  There is no doubt! …

 I pray your focus is drawn to Christs’ eternal kingdom where you will finally meet your Lord and Savior face to face –     ​​ 

 

 

Focus Heavenward with me,

Sharyn.

 

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.