Week #7- Isaiah 40:31 - Ep. 118

Week #7- Isaiah 40:31 - Ep. 118 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Dr. Daniel Galasso discuss the importance of finding strength and renewal in God. They emphasize the need for fathers to be Christ-like stewards and examples for their children. The conversation explores the verse Isaiah 40:31, which speaks about renewing strength by waiting on the Lord. The speakers highlight the significance of prayer, rest, and simplifying life to draw strength from God. They discuss the practice of yielding and waiting on the Lord, recognizing the soul's need for stillness. The conversation concludes with a call to support and restore one another in marriage and a reminder to be grateful for spouses. Takeaways Fathers should strive to be Christ-like stewards and examples for their children. Waiting on the Lord and drawing strength from Him can renew and restore weary souls. Prayer, rest, and simplifying life are essential for finding strength in God. Yielding and waiting on the Lord allows Him to fill and renew us. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 00:20 Week Seven and the Journey of Lent 01:14 Being Christ-like Stewards 01:43 Verse: Isaiah 40:31 02:16 Observation: Finding Strength in God 03:14 Prayer and Rest for Renewal 04:32 Personal Experience and Wisdom to Simplify Life 05:28 Desire for Peace and Rest 06:21 Drawing Strength from God 07:41 Yielding and Waiting on the Lord 09:07 The Soul's Need for Stillness 10:05 Condition of Weakness before the Lord 11:30 Being Still and Filling the Cup 12:30 Eagles and Ascending to God's Will 14:13 Restoring Strength and Supporting One Another 15:30 Valentine's Day and Gratitude for Spouses 16:27 Prayer and Relinquishing Control 19:18 Conclusion and Call to Action Why are we discussing this book? What is the best way for fathers or grandfathers to read through Scripture, 52 specific verses, and then how it can be used in their life? So what Daniel and I are going to do is we're going to use the SOAP method: The term "SOAP method" is often associated with a structured approach to studying and reflecting on scripture. The SOAP method is an acronym that stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. It provides a systematic way to engage with and apply the teachings found in the Bible. Here's a brief overview of each step: 1. **Scripture:**    - Choose a passage or verse from the Bible to focus on. Read and meditate on the selected scripture. 2. **Observation:**    - Reflect on the passage and observe details such as keywords, themes, and any significant context. Consider the historical and cultural context of the passage. 3. **Application:**    - Apply the teachings of the scripture to your own life. Consider how the passage can impact your beliefs, attitudes, and actions. Think about practical steps you can take based on the insights gained from the scripture. 4. **Prayer:**    - Conclude your reflection with a prayer. Communicate with God about what you've learned, express gratitude, seek guidance, or ask for strength to apply the lessons from the scripture. I wanted you to know that my new book, Molding Minds is for sale at johngrdina.com  If you have land that you feel compelled to donate for my future ministry of helping to heal others in their journey of life, please send me an email, which is provided in the show notes.  [email protected] You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ or by going to my website at:  www.johngrdina.com Follow Dr. Daniel Galasso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_galasso/