Our Pathways to Eternal Life: Introduction a Series on Preparing for Eternal Life

By Erny Sarkany

Do you know that you can rewrite your life right now? Yes you can!

It takes you by the hand from where you are to where you should be. It is not just a fantasy but a proven path that God can use to give us the lift we so greatly desire.

You can turn your life around with the information that you find in this book which is packed with nuggets of information that will help you to live the life of your dreams both now and for eternity. You can open your world to deep mysteries that give answers to long standing issues of your life. Never forget that each encounter with destiny comes along for a reason that will both aid and comfort you.

The first series on Preparing for Eternal Life, Our Pathways to Eternal Life is not just an answer to the questions you have in your life, especially when caring for your loved one, clients, friends or others who are experiencing suffering or end of life issues. It can also be applied to a vast array of issues and situations such as your marriage, your life, your finances, your family, your relationships, and other challenges.

This journey will bring out the genius that makes all of us special.

The book is based on the insight and experiences of the Author and has its roots in the Word of God. It comes to terms with the realities that one faces and offers options for a way out of each predicament.

Our Pathways to Eternal Life is an excellent road map to begin this process. (Pastor Adam Bernal, Jubilee Christian Center, San Jose)

Our Pathways to Eternal Life can bring help when struggling with end of life issues. (Pastor John Headley, GateWay City Church, San Jose)

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512741599

Erny Sarkany

Erny Sarkany is the author of Our Pathways to Eternal Life, An Introduction, A Series on Preparing for Eternal Life. She graduated from Computer Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, and Jubilee Supernatural School Ministry, San Jose, California. In 2009, she received God’s calling to assist and help the sick and those facing end of life issues. She is currently licensed in California as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Activity Leader, and RCFE Certified Administrator. She spends her free time volunteering at Stanford Health Care in Stanford, California, and preparing thoughtful articles on “Our Daily Journal” and “Our Daily Words” website and Facebook.

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This book features stories that focus on those suffering from illness or facing end-of-life issues.

Each experience is unique and fictitious.

They are offered to serve as examples for those helping people in need or for those who are gravely ill or facing end-of-life issues.

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Contents

My Dedication

Many Thanks

Preface

Introduction

Terms of Knowledge

Chapter 1 In the Beginning

What Happened in the Beginning?

Chapter 2 Life

What Are the Purposes of Our Lives?

Why Your Troubles Won’t Go Away

How to Believe and Trust in Him

What Does God Intend?

Chapter 3 God Cares

Does God Care?

What Is in the Father’s Heart?

Chapter 4 His Plan

What Is His Plan?

What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

The Holy Spirit

Chapter 5 Salvation

Who Is Jesus?

Do You Know Who Jesus Is?

How Can We Reach Salvation?

Chapter 6 Jesus Loves the Sick and the Dying

How Can We Reach Jesus, the Great Physician?

Chapter 7 Overcoming Adversity

What Are Our Obstacles?

Fears, Worries, and Anxieties

Frustration and Anger

Disappointed and Discouraged

How to Face Life’s Challenges

How to Be Supportive?

Chapter 8 A Time to Live, a Time to Die

Chapter 9 Death

When Is the Death and Dying Time?

How to Face Death?

Chapter 10 Suicide

What Will the Situation Be?

What Is in the Ten Commandments?

What Kinds of Situations Are the Sick and Dying Going Through?

Do the Helpers and the Sick and Dying Face a Challenging Time?

How Does Death Occur?

How Could We Live?

How to Face the Challenging Time?

Who Are the Helpers for the Sick and Dying?

How to Find Resources or Help

Chapter 11 Right to Life

Do We Have a Right to Life?

Does God Hear His Children’s Cries?

Chapter 12 Life after Death

What Is the Difference between Life after Death and Death that becomes Life?

Chapter 13 Heaven and Hell

What Do Heaven and Hell Look Like?

Chapter 14 How to Enjoy the Last Moments

How Can We Enjoy Our Days?

How Could We Be Happy in the Last Moment?

Could the Sick and Dying Have Fun in Their Final Moments?

Chapter 15 Testimonials

God Heals Me

God Saved Me

Seek Godly People

Chapter 16 Tips and Guidelines

Chapter 17 Prayer

Chapter 18 Closing Statement

Short Stories

Short Stories 1 I Want to Be Closer to Him

Spending Time with Him

Time to Be with Him

Back to His Presence

Short Stories 2 Singing for the Lord

Blessed Assurance

Amazing Grace

Jesus Loves Me

Short Stories 3 Remembering Him

Remind Me of Him

Change His Heart

Short Stories 4 The Lord Saved Me

He Is My Savior

The Lord Helped Me at the Right Time

Short Stories 5 In His Time

Waiting for His Time

Waiting for His Servant

Short Stories 6 When Disease Is Taking Over

Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain Cancer

Short Stories 7 Choose to Die

I Don’t Want to Suffer Anymore

I Don’t Want Sickness to End My Life

Author’s Message

Psalm 103 (GW)

Resources

This book is dedicated to those facing sickness and end-of-life issues, including family members, friends, nurses, caregivers, doctors, and others involved with helping or supporting the sick and dying.

My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

—Psalm 73:26 ESV

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Blessed is he with whom you are pleased, and you bring him near to dwell in your dwelling, and he will be satisfied by the goodness of your house and by the holiness of your temple.

—Psalm 65:4 Aramaic Bible in Plain English

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For everything there is a season,

and a time for every matter under heaven:

a time to be born, and a time to die;

a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

a time to kill, and a time to heal;

a time to break down, and a time to build up;

a time to weep, and a time to laugh;

a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;

a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

—Ecclesiastes 3:1–5 ESV

My Dedication

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When Jesus heard this, he said,

Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.

—Matthew 9:12 NLT

Everyone will have at least one direct or indirect experience in life with the sick and dying in his or her lifetime. He or she could be a grandmother, grandfather, father, mother, husband, wife, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or friend. This is an unavoidable situation.

Living sometimes resembles utilizing a global positioning system (GPS) to determine which road you should follow. Helping those facing death is a huge challenge. It is difficult at times to understand how you can help them in their greatest time of need. There are more than 1,001 ways to help the sick and dying.

In this book, I share the meaning of life and the end of life. We explore events of life after death through various short stories, Bible verses, tips, and knowledge to help the sick and dying have their special, wonderful moments with their relatives at the end of their lives.

With my grateful heart, this introduces a series of books about preparing for eternal life. They help you to help the sick and dying so that they have the eternal life God has promised all of us.

I would love to hear about your dedication to help the sick and dying in their journeys to life with Him.

This is the best advice I can give you.

Take your time!

Do it right!

Enjoy!

Of course, with prayers!

Never give up or doubt Him!

These are the best wishes and words for the sick and dying that I can give you.

Get closer to Him with prayer!

Tell Him your troubles and wishes!

Never give up!

Look and listen for answers!

God is faithful!

He loves us with everlasting love.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. (Revelation 21:4 NLT)

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 NIV)

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I believe God will honor you for how much you do as you wait for His calling!

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Many Thanks

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Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

—2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV

During my childhood, I was not like other kids; my health was not good most of the time. My grandma decided to take me to the city to get better health care. I lived with her and my uncle’s family.

My auntie was a businesswoman. She spent her free time visiting her friends or business colleagues, especially when they were sick or in the hospital.

As I regained my strength and overall health, my auntie brought me to visit a business colleague in the hospital. She was having brain surgery. The doctor would store her skull in her belly to keep it sterile and functioning after life-saving brain surgery. Her room had a foul stench.

Since then, my life has been forever changed. I am on a mission to help those in most need. God touched my heart and provided me with knowledge to understand and help the sick.

In 2009, He gave me a command to help others by going door to door. Then He asked me to work in His father’s business. I was not really sure what He wanted, but I accepted His commands. I asked Him to help me get training for doing these tasks. I need to get training. If it is Your will, You will pay my tuition or training. His words became true. I did not pay any tuition, books, or any other expenses.

I am currently licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide, and Certified Activity Leader. With a California Certified RCFE (Residential Care Facility for Elderly) Administrator designation, this education and training brought me to a deeper understanding to know, help, and care for the needs of the sick in their home, hospital, assisted living, independent living, or skilled nursing facilities.

I spend my free time volunteering at Stanford Health Care in Stanford, California, and writing on the website and Facebook Our Daily Journal and Our Daily Words.

I graduated from a two-year program at Jubilee Supernatural School Ministry, in San Jose, California, and decided to take a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies to know Him deeper.

All these challenging experiences led me to write this very special series of books and audiobooks and a movie, Preparing for Eternal Life, in the hope it will help the sick and dying and others. Also, I am dedicated to building a community to help the sick and dying all over the world.

I express my appreciation to Him. It was my pleasure to write what He has blessed, given, and shown me. Through the words, challenging stories, and many other ways, He has guided me to finish this book and led me to create the Agape Care Center Ministries to introduce this book throughout the world.

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the following for their support.

Pastor David Wilson

California, United States

Michael Sarka

Business Counselor, SCORE

Santa Cruz, California

The 700 Club Ministries

Joseph Prince Ministries

Joel Osteen Ministries

Kenneth Copeland Ministries

California Lawyers of Arts

Berkeley, California

Moreover, thanks to others for their encouragement and support in writing my first book.

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Preface

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Do not cast me away when I am old;

do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

—Psalm 71:9 NIV

Caring for the sick and dying is a rewarding job. It is an honorable commitment. The people who do are direct and indirectly dedicated to honor, respect, and love of their patients no matter the circumstances.

This type of job is challenging. It takes a physical and emotional toll and requires a strong commitment, perseverance, and dedication to the client’s needs. Sometimes, they are blamed and judged due to the suffering of their patients, clients, or loved ones.

The sick and dying are likely to undergo unexpected changes in physical appearance and emotional makeup. They are unable to help or support themselves or engage with others. They may also speak less, move more infrequently, and have difficulty communicating and managing their own lives.

Some sick and dying and their families may have many treatment choices about what they desire, need, or want. Others might not have many choices.

Getting