Author Archives: L. Lyden

    Set your mind on things above Do not overwork to be rich, because of your own understanding, cease!  Will you set your eyes on that which is not?  For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.  Proverbs 23:4-5 I need a constant reminder not to focus on whatContinue reading “May 23, 2020”

A good reputation A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.      Proverbs 22:1 A good name!  it’s better than great riches!  What does it mean, a good name?  Is it a good strong name like Jones or Smith?  Is it a family name like JohnContinue reading “May 22, 2020”

Pray for the king The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wills.   Proverbs 21:1 This is a powerful scripture and one I think of often when things are looking a little dicey politically these days.  The heart to the king/political leaders isContinue reading “May 21, 2020”

God’s light The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart.  Proverbs 20:27 I see this scripture in two different “lights”.  It says a person’s spirit is what God shines His light/lamp on to search the thoughts and intents of our heart/spirit.  What are ourContinue reading “May 20, 2020”

Lend to God He who gives to the poor lends to the Lord, and He (the Lord) will pay back what he (the giver) has given.  Proverbs 19:17 I work for God!  It is really pretty cool!  It’s like a partnership.  God, of course being the senior partners and I am the jr.  I doContinue reading “May 19, 2020”

            Speak life                                 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  Proverbs 18:21 This is a hard chapter to just choose one verse to focus on.  It is jam-packed with so many good verses, but the entire chapter is mostly about the words weContinue reading “May 18, 2020”

The gift of speech He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.  Proverbs 17:27 Words!  What a precious gift from God.  James 3:9 says that with our words we bless our God and Father and we curse men, who have been made in the similitude ofContinue reading “May 17, 2020”

                        Preparation time                   The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.  Proverbs 16:1 Proverbs 16 starts out by talking about preparing your heart.  It says that it is the responsibility of each person to prepare or make ready their heart.  However, after the preparationContinue reading “May 16,2020”

            He loves your prayers The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.  Proverbs 15:8 Did you know that it brings joy to God when you pray?  Today’s scripture says that your prayer is His delight.  It actually gives the impression that HeContinue reading “May 15, 2020”

Build your house The wise woman builds (up) her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.  Proverbs 14:1 This seems like a random statement at the beginning of this chapter.  It doesn’t look like the wise woman is mentioned again throughout the entire chapter. However, it leaves me with questions.  How doesContinue reading “May 14, 2020”