Author Archives: L. Lyden

Leaven Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.” Matthew 16:6 You may remember when you were a child how your parents told you that who you associate with will become who you imitate?  Another popular phrase when I was young was that one badContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Panting for God  As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. – Psalms 42:1  As I read Psalms 42, I found myself lingering on the first verse, focused by the image of a soul thirsting for God like a deer panting for water. I began to imagineContinue reading “Friday, September 20, 2024”

Consider the poor  Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth; – Psalms 41:1-2 Do you consider the poor? I must admit, I never gave it much thought—even when IContinue reading “Thursday, September 19, 2024”

Established on the Rock “He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, and will trust in the LORD.”Continue reading “Wednesday, September 18, 2024”

You can count on it “Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am a stranger with You, a sojourner, as all my fathers were. – Psalms 39:12  Have you ever felt like your prayers are not getting through?  Like you are prayingContinue reading “Tuesday, September 17, 2024”

He’s not mad at you O Lord do not rebuke me in Your wrath, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure! – Psalms 38:1  Sometimes, I feel afraid that God is mad at me for messing up.  I know in my heart He is not, but there are times when I get down on myContinue reading “Monday, September 16, 2024”

Discern the time “And in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.  Matthew 16:3 This is exciting stuff!  We are seeing the ending of days here onContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

His Provision “Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, ‘I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.’” — Matthew 15:32 Jesus never turned anyone awayContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Starting to delight yourself in the Lord can feel overwhelming at first, but it’s all about small, intentional steps that help you grow closer to God over time. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started: 1. Make Time for God Every Day 2. Read and Meditate on God’s Word 3. Worship Regularly 4.Continue reading “Desire Part 2”

The Desire of your heart  Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. – Psalms 37:4 This verse has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. I used to think it meant that if I was happy in the Lord, He wouldContinue reading “Friday, September 13, 2024”