Soldier of The Cross, get it straight now:
In this life, you will never hit a plateau where things on the earth are settled and stable. It simply is not going to happen because He has designed things for our best. So, stop longing for it, praying for it and looking for it.
Yes, there is heaven on earth.
It is found in the Body of Christ when you lay your life down for the Brethren.
It is found in the private prayer time when there is an aloud declaration that you are determined to be a Living Sacrifice.
It is found in the sacrificial giving of all that you have.
It is found in loving the unlovely.
It is found when you are there every time the the door is open, even when you would rather be anywhere else.
It is found in visiting those who are shut-in.
It is found in the most private moments of decision that line up with His Word.
Soldier, what are you thinking? Look at Him who made it possible for you to be free. Look at Him with whom you will be for ever and ever.
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus,
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase,
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.