Author Archives: L. Lyden

With my mouth I will make known  I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. ~ Psalms 89:1 I love how the Psalmist declares, “with my mouth, I will make known.” Not just with thoughts or feelings, but with words spokenContinue reading “Thursday, December 12, 2024”

Finding Hope in the Depths But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. – Psalm 88:13 Psalm 88 is one of the most heart-wrenching passages in the Bible. It’s raw, honest, and unrelenting in its depiction of deep sorrow and feelings of abandonment. Unlike other psalms, it doesn’tContinue reading “Wednesday, December 11, 2024”

Rooted in His Purpose The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! – Psalm 87:2-3 As I read Psalm 87, I’m reminded of the wonderful truth that God places value on His people and the places where He hasContinue reading “Monday, December 9, 2024”

A heart for America “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! Matthew 23:77 Many times, I feel this way about America. IContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Walk the walk Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.  Matthew 23:3 Matthew 23 begins with Jesus giving His disciples clear instructions while also addressing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. He acknowledged the authority of theContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

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Ready to forgive  For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. ~ Psalms 86:5 I’ve had very few relationships in my life with people who were truly “ready to forgive.” Forgiveness often seems like a long process, requiring time and healing. Even asContinue reading “Friday, December 6, 2024”

Restored Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease. ~ Psalms 85:4  Psalm 85 beautifully expresses the heart of a people longing for God’s mercy, restoration, and peace. The psalmist pleads with God to restore them to their former strength and favor, confident in His unchanging love andContinue reading “Thursday, December 5, 2024”

The House of the Lord  For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. ~ Psalms 84:11 The House of the Lord holds a special place in my heart. Having grown up in the church and nowContinue reading “Wednesday, December 4, 2024”

When God seems silent  Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, and do not be still, O God! ~ Psalms 83:1 When God seems silent, it can be one of the hardest things to endure. The psalmist’s cry in Psalms 83:1 spoke what many of us feel in those moments: “DoContinue reading “Tuesday, December 3, 2024”