Author Archives: L. Lyden

Finding Peace in God’s Power You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. ~ Psalms 76:4 In today’s chapter of the book of Psalms, there is a reminder of God’s power and majesty—that He is greater than any force that comes against us. This psalm shows our heavenly Father as a mightyContinue reading “Friday, November 15, 2024”

Trusting God’s Timing For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another. ~ Psalms 75:6-7 This passage is a reminder of a powerful truth that God is the One who sets up promotion, timing, and the directionContinue reading “Thursday, November 14, 2024”

Help in Troubling Times Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, the tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed. ~ Psalms 74:2 This Psalm captures the heart’s cry in seasons of struggle, reminding us that God has not forgotten His people, even when everything seems to be unraveling. In life’s hardest moments,Continue reading “Wednesday, November 13, 2024”

Declare His Works But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works. ~ Psalms 73:28 One of the surest ways to recognize God’s hand in our lives is by drawing near to Him and placing our trustContinue reading “Tuesday, November 12, 2024”

Wonderous Things Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things! ~ Psalms 72:18 Psalm 72 celebrates God’s majesty and His rule that brings justice, peace, and prosperity. It portrays God as a King who hears the cries of the needy, rescues the oppressed, and brings lasting righteousness. When weContinue reading “Monday, November 11, 2024”

Ask and receive “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 Do you talk to God each day? Do you ask for things like having a good day, divine protection, and peace of mind? What about praying for others? Do you ask your Heavenly Father to watch over those you loveContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Riding on a Donkey “Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”  Matthew 21:5 Today’s reading is about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before Passover. Everyone was gathered there to celebrate and observe the event.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A Resort Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. ~ Psalms 71:3 I’ve only been to a resort once in my life, and it was for work, so I didn’t have much time to take advantageContinue reading “Friday, November 8, 2024”

Magnify Him Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!” ~ Psalms 70:4  At the beginning of 2024, I started what I called a “praise fast.”  It wasn’t a fast to stop praise and worship, but rather toContinue reading “Thursday, November 7, 2024”

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”