Author Archives: L. Lyden

Overwhelmed Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. ~Continue reading “Wednesday, November 6, 2024”

Share the Word The Lord gave the word: Great was the company of those that published it.~ Psalms 68:11 This verse is a powerful reminder that when God speaks, He doesn’t just call a single person—He calls an army. It’s a reminder that His Word is meant to be spread, that His truth is intendedContinue reading “Tuesday, November 5, 2024”

 Hope in the Lord May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. ~ Psalm 67:1-2 Finally, it’s here—the day before the election. What a ride it has been to get to this point! TheContinue reading “Monday, November 4, 2024”

The God of miracles So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”  Matthew 20:32 Our God is a God of miracles! He is our loving Father, provider, protector, and friend. During times like these, we may find ourselves in desperate need of His miraculous power.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

The Chosen So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few (have) chosen.” Matthew 20:16 God is constantly calling people—to salvation, to serve, to love. Maybe you answered that call the first time you heard it, or maybe you found Him later in life. The truth is, HeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

What are you holding on to? If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. ~ Psalms 66:18 Our hearts are like vessels, holding a wide variety of emotions, memories, and desires. We can hold on to good things like joy, hope, and love, but what we tend to hold on toContinue reading “Friday, November 1, 2024”

The Path of Abundance You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.— Psalm 65:11 When I first accepted Jesus as a young child, I thought salvation alone would automatically mean I was living on God’s path for my life. I imagined it would guarantee a life of blessing and guidance,Continue reading “Thursday, October 31, 2024”

Find Peace in the Face of Hidden Attacks Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity. ~ Psalms 64:1-2 Anyone who’s ever felt the sting of criticism, misunderstanding, or unfairContinue reading “Wednesday, October 30, 2024”

Seek Him early  O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. ~ Psalms 63:1-2 AfterContinue reading “Tuesday, October 29, 2024”

My Salvation Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I will not be greatly moved. ~ Psalms 62:1-2  As I read over Psalm 62 this morning, the phrase “He is my Rock and my Salvation” really stood outContinue reading “Monday, October 28, 2024”