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JOHN SHIRK – This week, our words of Encouragement direct our attention to who we are as a new creation in Christ.
Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Disciple.”
In Matthew 12:49, Jesus pointed to His disciples, and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
A disciple of Jesus simply follows Him. We are students of His Word, learning to live a Christ-centered life. His teachings guide us to do the will of His Father in heaven. Wherever He leads, we follow Him as a beloved member of God’s family.
Find encouragement in following Jesus as one of His disciples in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – This week, our words of Encouragement direct our attention to who we are as a new creation in Christ.
Today’s Word of Encouragement is Child.
Galatians 4:6 and 7 says, “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’ So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child, and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”
When we put our trust in Jesus to forgive our sins and lead our lives, we become His child. God’s children receive the rights to inherit the kingdom of God. We become a member of God’s family. We regard God as our Heavenly Father in an endearing way. We trust Him as a loving Father who works all things together for our good. We cry out to Him in our moments of pain. We praise Him for His glory and grace. We acknowledge His authority over us, and seek to live a life that reflects His goodness.
Find encouragement in following Jesus as a child of God in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – This week, our words of Encouragement direct our attention to who we are as a new creation in Christ.
Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Servant.”
In Matthew 25, Jesus told a story of a man who went away on a journey and entrusted his wealth to his servants. When the master returned from his journey, He settled accounts with his servants.
To some of them, he said, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.”
This is the smile of God on His faithful servants. This can be our experience when we use what He has given us for His Kingdom.
Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Find encouragement in following Jesus as a servant of God in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
As the leaves change colors on the trees, we will soon see the bright colors of fall burst forth in God’s creation.
A walk in the woods is one way to enjoy God’s creation. A view of the sunrise or sunset is another way to enjoy the beauty of what He has made.
David wrote in Psalm 8:3, “When I consider the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”
He reasoned that the creation all around us points to a loving God, who has made all this for our enjoyment and for His glory. David was moved to worship by what he observed and declared, “How majestic is your name in all the earth!” That can be our experience too.
Take the Daily Challenge to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
This is the Day (Live With Friends) | Tim Timmons | Single | 2021 |
Not Just Stories (feat. Aaron Moses) | Maryanne J. George | Not Just Stories | 2021 |
Million Little Miracles (feat. Joe L Barnes) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
Too Good To Not Believe (Live) | Bethel Music & Brandon Lake | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
What a Good God | Paul Baloche | Behold Him | 2020 |
Exalt | Martin Smith | Iron Lung | 2019 |
Communion | Gable Price and Friends | Fractioned Heart | 2020 |
Touch of Heaven / Alabaster Heart (Live) | Bethel Music & David Funk | Single | 2021 |
You Have My Yes (feat. Naomi Raine) | Maryanne J. George | Not Just Stories | 2021 |
7AM | |||
Blessed Assurance | Celtic Worship | Morningtide | 2021 |
Because He Lives | Celtic Worship | Morningtide | 2021 |
Living Water | Shane & Shane | Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs, Vol. 1 | 2021 |
Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) | Shane & Shane | Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs | 2021 |
Jesus Over Everything (feat. Andrew Holt) | The Belonging Co | See The Light (Live) | 2021 |
No One But You | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
Take Courage | Kristene DiMarco | Where His Light Was | 2017 |
Gratitude (Live) | Brandon Lake | House of Miracles (Live) | 2021 |
A Thousand More | Thrive Worship | A Thousand More | 2019 |
8AM | |||
His Mercy Is More | Matt Boswell & Matt Papa | His Mercy Is More | 2019 |
Christ Be Magnified (Live) | Cory Asbury | Single | 2020 |
Behold Him (feat. Kim Walker Smith) | Paul Baloche | Single | 2019 |
Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
More Than Enough (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) | Jesus Culture | Single | 2020 |
Remember | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Remember – Single | 2019 |
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Bethel Music | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
Reason I Sing | Phil Wickham | Hymn Of Heaven | 2021 |
9AM | |||
I Will Sing | Martin Smith | Exalt – EP | 2020 |
Expectation | Elias Dummer | Single | 2021 |
Hymn Of Heaven (feat. Brian Johnson & Zahriya Zachary) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
Good Grace (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | Good Grace (Live) – Single | 2018 |
Echoes (Till We See the Other Side) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
As For Me (Live) | Pat Barrett & Chris Tomlin | Nothing/Something (Live) | 2021 |
House of Miracles (Live) | Brandon Lake | House of Miracles (Live) | 2021 |
House Of The Lord | Phil Wickham | Single | 2021 |
In The House | Crowder | Milk & Honey | 2021 |
Heaven Invade (Live) | Kari Jobe | The Blessing (Live) | 2020 |
House Of The Lord (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live) | 2021 |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to support our pastors and spiritual leaders in our prayers.
When we pray for our leaders, we not only support their work but also become partners in their ministry.
In Second Corinthians 1, verses 10 and 11, the Apostle Paul said, “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.”
So, God hears and responds to the prayers of His people on behalf of our leaders. We can pray for them to be a bold witness for the Lord. Pray for their protection-from harm and from evil. Pray that their work would prosper as their relationship with God prospers. And pray about how we might partner with them to reach people with the Gospel.
Take the Daily Challenge to support our pastors with prayer on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Marvelous.
The meaning of marvelous is “Causing great wonder; extraordinary.” Another definition of this word is “Extremely good or pleasing; splendid”.
The Bible uses the word “Marvelous” to describe the deeds of God.
Psalm 86:9 and 10 says, “All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.”
Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s marvelous deeds. In His death and resurrection, Jesus demonstrated God’s love for the world and gained victory over the grave.
These events have paved the way for our redemption, so that we might saved from our sins. Referring to Himself, Jesus said in Matthew 21:42, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Find encouragement in the marvelous deeds of the LORD in the Year of Endurance.
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | 2011 | ||
Reason To Sing | All Sons & Daughters | Season One | 2012 |
For These Reasons | Lincoln Brewster | All to You | 2005 |
Over and Over | Chris McClarney | Breakthrough | 2018 |
Generous Giver (Live) [feat. Brenton Brown & Giorgi Antinori] | Vintage Worship | Heaven All Around Us (Live) | 2019 |
Counting On Your Name | Tim Hughes | Love Shine Through | 2011 |
Remember | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Remember – Single | 2019 |
Good Good Father | Housefires | Housefires II | 2014 |
Forever And A Day | Anthony Skinner | Forever And A Day | 2004 |
I Will Worship You | Paul Baloche | Your Mercy | 2016 |
Never Once | Matt Redman | 10,000 Reasons | 2011 |
So Good to Me | Cory Asbury | Holy | 2008 |
7AM | 2011 | ||
You Are So Good To Me | Third Day | Offerings 2 — All I Have To Give | 2003 |
Good Reason (Live) | Robbie Seay Band | Robbie Seay Band (Live) – EP | 2003 |
Everyday Im Blessed | Crowder | I Know a Ghost | 2018 |
Satisfied | Chris Tomlin | Nobody Loves Me Like You – EP | 2018 |
When I Think About the Lord | Shane & Shane | Carry Away | 2003 |
You Give Me Life | Rita Springer | Rise Up | 2004 |
Great Are You Lord | All Sons & Daughters | All Sons & Daughters | 2014 |
For No Other Reason (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire (Live) | 2018 |
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Bethel Music | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
Ways | Sean Curran | Single | 2021 |
The Reason for Our Hope | Worship Center Music | The Reason for Our Hope – Single | 2021 |
8AM | 2011 | ||
Reason To Praise (feat. Naomi Raine) [Live] | Bethel Music & Cory Asbury | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
Find a Reason (Joyful Joyful) [feat. Brett Stanfill] | North Point Worship | Find a Reason | 2020 |
Bless His Name (Ive Got That Joy) (feat. Brandon Lake & Andy Cherry) | Seacoast Music | Single | 2021 |
Desert Song | Hillsong United | Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls | 2009 |
House Of The Lord (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live) | 2021 |
Counting Every Blessing | Rend Collective | Good News | 2018 |
Count Them All | JJ Weeks Band | As Long As We Can Breathe | 2017 |
Million Little Miracles (feat. Joe L Barnes) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
Reason I Sing | Phil Wickham | Hymn Of Heaven | 2021 |
Countless Wonders | Chris Tomlin | Burning Lights | 2013 |
We Are Blessed | All Sons & Daughters | The Longing – EP | 2012 |
A Million Years | Paul Baloche | Behold Him | 2020 |
10,000 Armies (Live) | Influence Music & Jonathan Traylor | ages (Live) | 2021 |
9AM | 2011 | ||
A Million Lights | Michael W. Smith | A Million Lights | 2017 |
A Billion Stars | One Sonic Society | Single | 2017 |
Hundred Miles | Crowder | I Know a Ghost | 2018 |
10,000 Reasons | Rend Collective Experiment | Campfire | 2013 |
Multiplied (feat.Steve Fee) [Live] | North Point InsideOut | Hear (Live) | 2015 |
A Thousand Thank Yous | Sarah Kroger | Single | 2020 |
A Thousand More | Thrive Worship | Single | 2020 |
Ten Thousand | John Mark McMillan | The Medicine | 2012 |
O, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing | David Crowder Band | Remedy | 2007 |
So Will I (100 Billion X) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | (in the meantime) – EP | 2020 |
Gratitude (Live) | Brandon Lake | House of Miracles (Live) | 2021 |
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