Isaiah 40:31 Trusting God During Cov-19

Akili Gray • May 01, 2020

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Isaiah 40:31 SOAP



Reading the Bible can be overwhelming at times. I get it. We all understand the importance of being in the Word. So what is the best way for you to get started? I personally enjoy using the tool called SOAP - scripture, observation, application, and prayer. It gives me the opportunity to read the Word, reflect on it, apply it to my personal life, and then talk to God at the end. 



While this is my take away on Isaiah 40:31, I want to encourage you to try out this technique on your own. Get out your journal, read this verse, and use each acronym to see what God wants you to get from it.



S: “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31



O: As an athlete, I’ve heard numerous times to “trust the process.” I’ve faced dozens of setbacks, failures, and injuries throughout my football career. It’s often made me question my faith. Why would God allow this to happen to me when I praise Him constantly? After overcoming a setback, with Christ, the next one appeared shortly after.



It happened once again in my sophomore season in college. After a promising freshmen year, I was eager to build on it. Unfortunately a torn labrum in my shoulder forced me to get surgery, which meant my sophomore season was over before it even started. I was crushed. How was this fair? It was a trialling time for me. However, I had this verse to cling to. We know the Lord always has a plan for us. But in the midst of a storm or setback, if we trust in the Lord, we will find new strength. We will soar high on wings like eagles. We will run and not grow weary. We will walk and not faint.



The following season, I was blessed with the opportunity to start in my first collegiate game. Had I not experienced that setback, my faith and trust in the Lord would not have been as strong. I’m glad I trusted the Lord’s process.



A: I encourage whoever reads this to lean on Christ. Trust in His timing. Trust in His love, healing power, and faithfulness. Remain hopeful that He will deliver you through any setback in your life, because He will.



P: Lord, I please ask that you continue to bless those who exalt you. May you comfort those who are experiencing setbacks in any way. We will continue to praise your name and trust you through it all. Amen. 



Akili Gray

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Akili Gray is born and raised from Hawaii. He graduated in 2016 from Kamehameha and is now playing football at Southern Utah University. 


He has a strong desire to continue growing in His relationship with God and is planning on bringing FCA to his team in Utah!

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