Author Archives: L. Lyden

Plain and Clear Lord, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.  Psalms 5:8  I have prayed a prayer like this for many years.  When I am not sure what is the right thing to do in a situation or when I need directionContinue reading “Wednesday, July 17, 2024”

Worthlessness How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah  Psalms 4:2  There are very few things in this world that are worthless.  Some things can only be purchased with money, which makes them worth their price to the oneContinue reading “Tuesday, July 16, 2024”

He lifts up my head But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.  Psalms 3:3 I remember some low times in my life and at one point, I figured out that if I lifted my head up and looked up to the sky, itContinue reading “Monday, July 15, 2024”

Mission Accomplished “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.  Matthew 10:16 Have you ever dreamed about being a superhero?  Someone who rescues lost and hurting people?  Someone who comes on the scene at just the right moment in time to pullContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Freely give Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.  Matthew 10:8 I’m sure we all remember the plans of our lives that got cut short in the year 2020.  As news of a pandemic pummeled our country and abruptly shut it down, many becameContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Ask for the Nations Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.  Psalms 2:8  I had a lot of time this week to think about this Psalms 2.  I know that it is a prophetic chapter about Jesus and there areContinue reading “Friday, July 12, 2024”

Prosper He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Psalms 1:3 It is hard to believe that we have gone through the entire New Testament in the Daily Dose blog. IContinue reading “Monday, July 8, 2024”

He was called Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.  Matthew 10:4 Today’s scripture says that Jesus called Judas to be one of His disciples.  Judas just didn’t sneak into the group and one day Jesus looked up and said, “Where did you come from, you son of perdition?”  No, Jesus knewContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

You are a laborer Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 Have you ever wondered how to pray for lost family and friends?  Have you ever prayed “Lord, save them,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The End He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20 I remember the first time I learned that Jesus was coming back to get us.  I was only twelve years old, and I got to say, I wasn’t quite ready for the news. Continue reading “Friday, July 5, 2024”