Author Archives: L. Lyden

Fullness of Joy “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”- Psalms 16:11 I remember when I first started writing the Daily Dose Devotional back in 2019.  It is hard to believe that it has been going on for five yearsContinue reading “Thursday, August 1, 2024”

It’s your choice Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?  Who may dwell in Your holy hill? – Psalms 15:1  As I thought about Psalms 15 before writing this morning, I took a few minutes to contemplate the opening questions in this chapter.  Lord, who may live where You live and who can stay atContinue reading “Wednesday, July 31, 2024”

Finding hope in God’s goodness Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people. – Psalms 14:5-6  As I am reading through the book of Psalms it seems like these chapters were written much more recently thanContinue reading “Tuesday, July 30, 2024”

Remind yourself But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.  I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me. – Psalms 13:5-6  Some days I wake up and just feel low.  Even though there is nothing really wrong in my life, there are still daysContinue reading “Monday, July 29, 2024”

A lot or a little “Whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42 Rewards.  If you’re anything like me, heavenly rewards seem far away and almost undiscernible.  I mean,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Find life He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 Have you ever wondered in your lifetime why certain activities didn’t bring you the satisfaction that you expected them to?  Have you ever thought about why the new job or newContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Help, Lord! Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. – Psalms 12:1 I specifically remember a day not too long ago that I made a conscience effort to listen to conversations going on around me.  At work, while I was running errands and in myContinue reading “Friday, July 26 ,2024”

Put your trust in Him In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? – Psalms 11:1 If I said to anyone of you reading this message that the world we live in is messed up, I don’t think anyone would question whyContinue reading “Thursday, July 25, 2024”

It’s ok Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, “God will never call us to account.” – Psalms 10: 13 Did you ever see people that seem like they are getting away with doing the wrong things in life?  Maybe even some seemingly “successful” ones that you know have gained positionContinue reading “Wednesday, July 24, 2024”

Praise the Lord I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart.  I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. – Psalms 9:1-2  Have you ever had a day of low energy?  Maybe you were lackingContinue reading “Tuesday, July 23, 2024”