Author Archives: L. Lyden

Unity in the Body of Believers Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ~ Psalms 133:1 Growing up in a Baptist church, I was deeply rooted in strong biblical teaching, heartfelt hymns, and a passion for leading people to Jesus. I learned the importance of personal salvation,Continue reading “Psalms 133”

Holding Onto God’s Promises “For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling: ‘This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.’”~ Psalms 132:13-14 There have been times in my life when I felt like I was waiting forever for God to fulfill a promiseContinue reading “Psalms 132”

Resting in God’s Peace Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me. ~ Psalms 131:2 It wasn’t too long ago that I found myself struggling in my relationship with one of my children. In fact, I went through aContinue reading “Psalms 131”

Breakthrough I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. ~ Psalms 130:5 There have been many times in my life when I desperately needed a breakthrough. Whether it was for finances, healing, or a relationship issue, there were moments when nothing I could do would change the situation,Continue reading “Psalms 130”

Pressed but not Crushed Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; Yet they have not prevailed against me.~ Psalms 129:2  This passage is a reminder that though we may be pressed by hardships, we are never crushed beyond hope. The psalmist declares, “They have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but theyContinue reading “Psalms 129”

Who are you writing to? The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. ~ Acts 1:1 You can write! We all can. For years, I’ve encouraged people to journal—to capture the thoughts, prayers, and revelations in their hearts. Journaling is simple: write down scriptures that speakContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

It’s for you Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Blessed: The Life That Fears the Lord “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.” ~ Psalms 128:1 What does it mean to fear the Lord? Some would say it means to have awe and reverence, while others might imagine fear as terror, like wanting to run away and hide. ManyContinue reading “Psalms 128”

Vain Labor  Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. ~ Psalms 127:1 I used to think this verse was only about building the house of the Lord—churches and places of worship. But as I studied it more,Continue reading “Psalms 127”

A Dream Come True When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” ~ Psalms 126:1-2 Have you ever had a dream thatContinue reading “Psalms 126”