Author Archives: L. Lyden

Hear my prayer Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth. ~ Psalms 54:2 This chapter is so powerful and reminds me of how God is my refuge and deliverer in times of distress. It is a Psalm about David, surrounded by enemies, crying out to God for help: “SaveContinue reading “Thursday, October 10, 2024”

Do you seek Him  God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God. ~ Psalms 53:2  Psalm 53 paints a vivid picture of the world’s brokenness and reminds us that without God, we are lost. It speaks of the foolishness of those whoContinue reading “Wednesday, October 9, 2024”

Be an Olive Tree  But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. I will praise You forever, because You have done it; And in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good. ~Continue reading “Tuesday, October 8, 2024”

Go fishing “Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”  Matthew 17:27 Have you ever been stressedContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Prayer and fasting “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”  Matthew 17:21 Prayer and fasting.  You don’t hear much about it today.  We have a National Day of Prayer and occasionally there may be a national “call” to prayer. However, the last president to call for a national fast wasContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Restore the joy Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. ~ Psalms 51:12  There seems to be a recurring theme throughout the chapters of Psalms—maybe it’s because so many of them were written by King David, a man who experienced the full spectrum of human emotion andContinue reading “Friday, October 4, 2024”

He has no hidden motives Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” ~ Psalms 50:14-15  This chapter is such a good depiction of the character and love of God.  He has no hiddenContinue reading “Wednesday, October 2, 2024”

Wealth cannot save you Those who trust in their wealth and boast in the multitude of their riches, none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him. ~ Psalms 49:6-7 I’m not saying it isn’t important to have money. It is essential to work a jobContinue reading “Tuesday, October 1, 2024”

Stand with Israel      God is in her palaces; He is known as her refuge. ~ Psalms 48:3 It’s no secret that Israel belongs to God, and His plans for that great city, Jerusalem, are still unfolding. He remains their refuge, protecting the land from the daily terrors it faces. A few weeks ago we readContinue reading “Monday, September 30, 2024”

Well pleased While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matthew 17:5 It’s very popular in our culture to be proud.  It seems like it is the right thingContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”