Cathy's Heart

What God Revamps Your LIfe - Part 2 I am a list keeper. A goal setter. A New Year's resolution maker.     But, this year is different. Yes, I made a couple of resolutions and set a few goals. However, this year, because of the  revamping  God did in my life this past season, I have a far higher priority.    In 2015, the lists I will make, and "the high" I feel when I check off a task, have to go. Well, the list doesn't have to go. And, I can still mark off my accomplishments. It is that "high" I feel, the significance I seek, and the value I find from the approval of others when I am able to tell or show them about all that I have achieved!    Last summer, when my mobility was severely limited by back pain,  God began to show me how much I derive my significance and value from what I do, how much I do, as well the approval I crave from those I want to please and impress.     During my slow healing process, the Lord revealed to me th...

Try, Try Again “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.”     This famous line came to mind, as I prayed about what to write to encourage you as we begin a new year.   Google attributed the quote to several sources. However, the first one I read, surprised and dismayed me. W.C. Fields, famous for using this line, added to it: “...Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it,”    Mr. Fields, I don’t agree with you!     In fact, I would add:  Do Not Quit! Keep on Trying! Keep Up Your Momentum! Continue to Move Forward!    As 2014 arrives,  I am making goals to move forward  in the days, weeks and months ahead.    Many of these goals are the same ones I wrote down last year, and the year before, and even the year before that.      One goal I set for 2011 was to memorize Psalm 119. Here it is two years later, and it is on my list once again.    For years, I have wanted to memorize this long ...