Author Archives: L. Lyden

 Help in Trouble Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. ~ Psalms 60:11-12 King David faced great challenges and defeats in battle. Anyone who has felt the sting of failure, rejection, or uncertainty canContinue reading “Thursday, October 24, 2024”

Forgiveness “So, My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.”  Matthew 18:35 This is such an excellent principle and one I should have listed when I wrote about the kingdom of heaven’s principles a few days ago.  Forgiveness!  In today’s society,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The power of agreement Again, I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.  Matthew 18:19 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you desperately needed God to intervene? Maybe you’ve prayed, fasted, andContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Let Praise be your Weapon But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. ~ Psalms 59:16 I grew up going to church with my family, and because we were there everyContinue reading “Friday, October 18, 2024”

Unjust The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance; He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, so that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” ~ Psalms 58:10-11  Yesterday I wrote about getting caught when I wasContinue reading “Thursday, October 17, 2024”

Busted Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by. ~ Psalms 57:1 It feels fitting that today, of all days, I read this scripture. I made a mistake—and gotContinue reading “Wednesday, October 16, 2024”

When I am afraid Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? ~ Psalms 56:3-4  Fear is something we all experience at one point or another, and it can creepContinue reading “Tuesday, October 15, 2024”

Cast your Burden As for me, I will call upon God, and the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. ~ Psalms 55:16-17 I’ll never forget the moment I truly understood that God hears me when I call on Him.Continue reading “Monday, October 14, 2024”

Don’t leave the ninety-nine “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? Matthew 18:12 We all need each other. In our journey of faith, we sometimes find ourselvesContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Child-like And said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 18:3 Throughout Jesus’ ministry, He began teaching about the kingdom of heaven.  It was a radical teaching in that day because He taught that you cannot seeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”