JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Psalm 100, verses 4 and 5.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
God’s love and faithfulness have enduring value that is relevant for our generation. The blood of Jesus was shed on the cross 2,000 years ago, and still has the power to cover our sins, so that we are declared “Not guilty”. For a love that stands the test of time, we can find it in the arms of God’s saving grace. Romans 10:13 tells us that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. That is still true today. God is faithful to His word. His love will not fail us.
God’s enduring love and faithfulness reveal the goodness of God and are reasons to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s goodness is found in First Chronicles 29:12 and 13.
David was praising the LORD in the public assembly:
“Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”
God supplies us with material wealth, not for the purpose of hoarding it for ourselves, but to be generous with others and use it for the glory of His name.
He also supplies us with energy to accomplish certain tasks. He provides us with intelligence and strength to develop skills and do certain jobs that provide valuable services for others. And so, our jobs and resources can become a testimony of God’s blessing in our lives designed to bear fruit for His glory.
The strength of God to provide for us reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to sing joyfully.
Psalm 33:1 says, “Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
The gift of music gives us opportunity to use it as an instrument of worship. This time of year, as our thoughts turn to the season of Christmas, we can add to the celebration by singing Christmas carols that reflect on the birth of Jesus and why He came.
There is a place in Luke chapter one, where we find lyrics to Mary’s song after she learned that she would give birth to Jesus. She said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.”
Singing joyfully is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 63:6 and 7.
“On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”
In the stillness of the night, our soul can be encouraged by the thought of God’s love and faithfulness. Someone has said that if we are having trouble sleeping, don’t count sheep. Rather, talk to the Good Shepherd.
His name is Jesus, and He can use the quiet moments of our lives to draw us to prayer, fill us with peace, and stir us to praise.
Psalm 149 tells us that the LORD delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.
This Light Reflection inspires us to rest in God’s love for us through the watches of the night in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 30:11 and 12.
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.”
We go through various seasons of our lives. There are seasons of brokenness, grief, pain, sickness, and sadness. That is part of the human experience. Believers in God and unbelievers face these kinds of challenges.
But God’s grace offers us light at the end of the tunnel. David wrote in Psalm 30, verse 5, “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” That is similar to what Jesus told His disciples the night before He died. “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” The disciples did rejoice when they saw the Lord after His resurrection.
This Light Reflection inspires us to praise God for the evidence of His grace in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First Peter 2:9.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Praise is a light that shines brightly. If you are walking with Jesus on this journey of life, then you have a testimony of praise. God is merciful to bring us out of the darkness of our selfish ways to experience the joy of living by faith in Jesus. By God’s grace, we can live with the confidence that our sins are forgiven by His blood that was shed on the cross. We can live a life of love in response to His unfailing love for us. And we can live with hope as we stand on the blessings and promises of God for our lives.
This Light Reflection inspires us to declare praises for God in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Isaiah 12:4.
In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.”
After Jesus rose from the dead, He commissioned His disciples to spread the word about Jesus and the good news of His saving grace. That commission continues in the testimony of believers today.
God has a purpose for our lives-to know Him and make Him known. As we learn from the teachings of Jesus, we get to know Him. As we learn to know Jesus, we learn to love Him. As we learn to love Jesus, we learn to praise Him. And as we praise Him, we bring glory to His name, and stir others to praise Him with their heart.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to declare the praises of God for His great deeds and enduring love in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Luke 17:15 and 16.
After Jesus healed ten men of leprosy, one of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him-and he was a Samaritan.
10 men were healed of leprosy, but only one of them returned to give thanks to Jesus. Thanksgiving is an expression of praise to God. It may be expressed as a simple “thank you” or it may be expressed in an offering to God or in a song. It may involve keeping a journal of remembering specific ways that God has blessed our lives.
In the Christian faith, thanksgiving is meant to be more than just a holiday. It is a way of life that notices God’s blessings, and acknowledges His gracious hand with expressions of praise.
These faith-building verses inspire us to thank Jesus for His goodness and graciousness in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Happy Fall! I have a special lineup on the way for you this week, including recent releases from Elle Limebear, Grace City, Leslie Jordan, Chris Tomlin and more. Plus, a Wind & Waves mini-theme and a powerful little lineup inspired by the new We The Kingdom song, “God Is On The Throne”. Also, the whole 9:00 hour will be full of Fall Songs as we celebrate the arrival of Autumn!
Song Title |
Artist |
Album |
Year |
6AM |
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I Will Worship |
Erik Nieder |
Single |
2022 |
Heart & Flesh (feat. TAYA) |
Leeland |
Single |
2022 |
Waiting Here For You (Live At Team Night) |
Hillsong Worship |
Team Night (Live) |
2022 |
Rest On Us |
Elle Limebear |
Single |
2022 |
Good (Cant Be Anything Else) [Live] |
Cody Carnes |
Single |
2022 |
Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) |
The Belonging Co |
All the Earth |
2017 |
Dancing On The Waves |
We The Kingdom |
Holy Water |
2020 |
Wind and the Waves (feat. Kenzie Walker) [Live] |
Grace City |
Sundays EP (Live) |
2022 |
Thats The Power (feat. Benjamin Hastings) |
Hillsong Worship |
These Same Skies (Live) |
2021 |
Mention of Your Name |
Jenn Johnson |
After All These Years |
2017 |
7AM |
|
|
|
In The Name (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) |
Lakewood Music |
Live in the Wonderful |
2021 |
Evidence |
Josh Baldwin |
Evidence |
2020 |
Promises |
Maverick City Music |
Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2 |
2021 |
Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) |
Jesus Culture |
Living with a Fire |
2018 |
Great I Am |
Leslie Jordan |
All That I Need To Know – EP |
2022 |
Holy and Anointed One |
Shane & Shane |
The Worship Initiative, Vol. 7 |
2014 |
God Is On The Throne |
We The Kingdom |
We The Kingdom |
2022 |
Reign Above It All |
Paul McClure |
Revivals In The Air (Live) |
2020 |
Still On the Throne |
Mitch Wong |
Single |
2020 |
The Lord Almighty Reigns |
Keith & Kristyn Getty |
Single |
2022 |
Majesty (Here I Am) |
Delirious |
World Service |
2004 |
Holy Forever |
Chris Tomlin |
Always |
2022 |
Holy (Song Of The Ages) (feat. Andrew Holt) |
The Belonging Co |
Single |
2020 |
8AM |
|
|
|
LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) LIVE |
Elevation Worship |
LION |
2022 |
Forever & Amen (Live) |
Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe |
God Is Good! (Live) |
2022 |
This Is the Kingdom (feat. Pat Barrett) |
Elevation Worship |
LION |
2022 |
A Thousand Shores |
Citizens |
A Thousand Shores – EP |
2022 |
Father Of Lights |
Chris Tomlin |
Always |
2022 |
Narrow Road |
Josh Baldwin |
Where The Glory Is |
2022 |
Feels Like A Blessing |
Benjamin Hastings & JUDAH. |
Single |
2022 |
On Repeat |
Hillsong UNITED |
On Repeat – Single |
2022 |
Good News |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt |
Ive Got Good News (Live) |
2022 |
Thats Just What You Do (Live) |
Andy Cherry |
Invocation (Live) |
2022 |
Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) |
Elevation Worship |
Graves Into Gardens |
2020 |
9AM |
|
|
|
Fall Afresh (feat. Dinah Wright & Robbie Seay) |
The Worship Initiative |
The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) |
2021 |
Fall Back |
Rebecca St. James |
Dawn |
2020 |
We Fall Down (feat. Chris Tomlin) |
Steven Curtis Chapman |
WOW Worship Red |
2005 |
Heaven Fall |
Cody Carnes |
Heaven Fall – Single |
2019 |
Fires Gonna Fall |
Martin Smith |
Iron Lung |
2019 |
Fire Fall Down (Live) |
Hillsong UNITED |
(in the meantime) – EP |
2020 |
Heaven Fall Down |
Phil Wickham |
Singalong 2 |
2012 |
Fall On Your Knees |
David Crowder Band |
Give Us Rest-A Requiem Mass in C |
2012 |
Spirit Fall |
Chris Tomlin |
Passion: Here For You |
2011 |
Let It Echo (Heaven Fall) [feat. Chris Quilala] [Live] |
Jesus Culture |
Let It Echo (Live) |
2016 |
Let Your Glory Fall |
Kari Jobe |
The Garden (Deluxe Edition) |
2017Pr |
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Psalm 9:1 and 2.
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
The wonderful deeds of the LORD can have a strong impact on our lives in the following ways.
They lead us to faith. When we ponder His love for us at the cross, His power of life over death at the empty grave, and His life-changing grace, our trust and confidence in Him grows stronger.
The deeds of the LORD also lead us to gratitude. We recognize that by His grace and mercy, we don’t get what we deserve by our sins. Instead, He has made a way for us to be forgiven and redeemed.
The deeds of the LORD also lead us to praise. He puts a song of joy in our hearts to express our love for Him.
These Faith-Building Verses inspire us to places of faith, gratitude, and praise in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com