Author Archives: L. Lyden

God’s Word is pure Every word of God is pure;  He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.  Proverbs 30:5 This is such a powerful verse and shows the importance of knowing the Word of God.  First of all it says that God’s Word is pure.  It means it has noContinue reading “May 30, 2020”

I just want to vent A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.  Proverbs 29:11 Sometimes I just feel like venting.  I don’t want anything to come out of it, I’m not even trying to sway others to take on my opinions.  I just feel like I want to letContinue reading “May 29, 2020”

Confess and forsake     Whoever covers their sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.  Happy is the person who is always reverent, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity/disaster.                   Proverbs 29:13 & 14 Did you ever try to cover something up?  Maybe you made some excuses for whyContinue reading “May 28, 2020”

Be a sharpener As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.  Proverbs 27:1 Do you have any friends that sharpen you?  What do I mean by sharpen?  Friends that bring out the best in you and inspire you be become greater than you are right now?  I’m not talking aboutContinue reading “May 27, 2020”

Don’t argue with fools   Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will also be like him.  Answer a fool according to his foolishness, and he will be wise in his own eyes.  Proverbs 26:4&5 Have you ever had an argument with someone that was irrational and even foolish?  Sometimes the argumentContinue reading “May 26, 2020”

Refining time Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.  Proverbs 25:5 This verse is so fitting for our current circumstance.  It is talking about removing the impurities of life.  Those not so productive habits that we hold on to in our lives.  The impurities of life can alsoContinue reading “May 25, 2020”

Pray for the king My child, fear the Lord and the king.  Don’t associate with rebels, for disaster will hit them suddenly.  Who knows what punishment will come from the Lord and the king?  Proverbs 24, 21&22 Here is another scripture that backs up the law that the “king” works for God.  It also givesContinue reading “May 24, 2020”

    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”