JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of seeking prayer for a bold faith.

If there is one person in the Bible that we would link to a bold faith, it would be the Apostle Paul. He had a confidence in the Gospel that compelled him to boast in the Lord.

He said, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”

In Ephesians 6:19, he asked the church to pray that he might have a bold witness for the Lord. He said, “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”

This is prayer support that we can request from other believers today.

Seeking prayer for a bold faith is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus comes from Acts 10:36.

“You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.”

Peter was sharing the Gospel with Gentiles at the house of a man named Cornelius. He was saying that this good news about Jesus was for them too. He spoke about the anointing of the Holy Spirit on Jesus to do good and heal all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. Then, Peter recalled the death and resurrection of Jesus and how forgiveness of sins was given to everyone who believes in His name. God moved through this message to draw these Gentiles to faith in Jesus and to praise God. This message is also relevant for us today.

The good news of Jesus is a reason to praise God in the Year of Focus.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the prayer of David seeking God in the morning.

In Psalm 143:8, David prayed, “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”

Each morning is an opportunity to meet with God. As we wake up, we can live with the hope and anticipation that God will greet us with His unfailing love, speak words of encouragement in His word, and guide us with His wisdom throughout the day. As a man after God’s own heart, David trusted God with his life. This is a focus point that adds meaning and power to our prayer life. With that trust firmly planted, we will be in a good place to grow in God’s grace and go His way.

The prayer of David seeking God in the morning is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus comes from Psalm 44:8.

“In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.”

In the battles of our lives, victory belongs to the Lord. He is our source of strength through temptations and through the adversity we face.

With eyes of faith, we recognize that the Lord deserves the credit for any victories that we gain. Psalm 115:1 says, “Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”

The spiritual victories we experience are reasons to praise God in the Year of Focus.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at prayer and the peace of God.

Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” In our lives, trouble may come in the form of financial uncertainty or sickness or grief. We might experience stress from strained relationships or a heavy workload. These are situations that can fill our minds with anxious thoughts.

Philippians 4:6 points out an alternative to worry. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Jesus invites us to come to Him with the burdens of our heart. He offers to come alongside us with His grace and wisdom, and provide rest for our souls.

Prayer that invites the peace of God is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus comes from First Corinthians 6:19 and 20.

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.

In comparing our bodies to a temple, the Bible is revealing that our bodies are made to worship God. This is possible with lifted hands in praise to God and with generous hands that help people in need. This is possible with ready feet to go and take the Gospel with us wherever we go. This is possible with our eyes as we look for the goodness of God in our day. This is possible with our mouth as we proclaim that God is love and Jesus is Lord. These are just some ways that we can use our bodies as instruments of praise.

Our body as a temple is a reason to praise God in the Year of Focus.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Lamentations 3:20 to 23.

“My soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

In our journey through life, we are bound to go through various seasons. Some seasons will be more joyful than others. We just came through a harsh winter season with frigid cold temperatures. Sometimes, the world feels like a cold and dark place. Sometimes, we go through lonely seasons of life, or we grieve the loss of a meaningful relationship. That does not mean that God is far away. On the contrary, He is quite close to the brokenhearted. The writer of Lamentations was in a season of sadness, but the morning sunlight drew his attention to the constant faithfulness of God through the changing seasons of life. His compassion is a light to keep hope alive in our hearts.

The unfailing compassion of God is a reason to praise Him in the Year of Focus.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the intercession of Jesus for Simon Peter and His followers today.

Just before His death on the cross, Jesus told Peter that he would deny knowing Jesus three times. That is exactly what happened. But even before it happened, Jesus was praying for Peter.

In Luke 22:32, Jesus said, “I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

There is a big difference between Satan and Jesus in their view of us. Satan preys on our weaknesses to destroy us. Jesus prays for us in our weaknesses to protect us and build our faith. Hebrews 7:25 says, “Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

These words of Jesus also remind us to pray for those among us who are vulnerable to spiritual dangers. Pray that their faith may not fail.

The Intercession of Jesus for Simon Peter and His followers today is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

I’m so excited for this week’s lineup. I’ve got the 7AM hour themed for St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic hymns and Irish artists. Plus, we’ve got some brand new worship songs from local churches including Life Center Worship from Harrisburg and Clay Collective out of Ephrata Community Church.

Kristi Leigh

Kristi@WJTL.com

Song Title	Artist	Year
6AM
THANK GOD IM FREE (ft. Lizzie Morgan)	ELEVATION RHYTHM	2026
Jesus Be The Name (ft. Tiffany Hudson) [Live]	Elevation Worship	2026
The Name of the Lord (ft. May Angeles)	REVERE, Leeland & Mitch Wong	2023
My Hallelujah (Live)	Aodhan King & Hannah McClure	2025
Give Me Jesus (ft. Abbie Gamboa)	UPPERROOM	2022
Lords Prayer	Life Center Worship	2026
King of Glory	Clay Collective	2026
What A God	SEU Worship	2026
Who Else (ft. Claire Smith)	Gateway Worship	2026
7AM Celtic Hymns & Irish Artists Theme
The Celtic Blessing	Celtic Worship	2020
In Christ Alone (Live From Sydney)	Keith & Kristyn Getty & CityAlight	2024
All Things Bright and Beautiful (ft. Joseph O Brien)	Michael O’Brien	2015
Lord Have Mercy	Eoghan Heaslip	2007
My Victory	We Are Messengers	2017
Abandoned	Benjamin William Hastings	2024
How Deep The Fathers Love For Us	Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt	2008
God of This City	Bluetree	2009
Made To Worship	Aodhan King	2024
Hungry (Falling On My Knees)	Kathryn Scott	1999
Be Unto Your Name	Robin Mark	1999
You Are My Vision	Rend Collective	2012
8AM
Seasons	Jordan Merritt	2025
If The Lord (Live)	Zahriya Zachary	2024
Yes We Believe	Paul Baloche	2026
The Christ And Cornerstone (Live)	Josh Baldwin	2025
Greatness (Live From Passion 2026)	Passion & Brooke Ligertwood	2026
I Know That I Know (Live)	The Belonging Co & David Dennis	2025
Count It All Joy	Remnant House	2026
Hallelujah In The Hard Things	Bryan & Katie Torwalt	2026
Break Open (Live)	Pat Barrett	2026
He Who Is To Come	Passion, Kristian Stanfill & Cody Carnes	2023
Worthy Of It All (Worthy)	CeCe Winans	2026
Marvelous	Mitch Wong	2025
9AM
Holy Hands (Live)	Paul McClure, Hannah McClure	2025
Alleluia	Elevation Worship	2026
So So Good (Live) (ft. Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake)	Elevation Worship	2025
Just That Good (Live From Passion 2026)	Passion & Kristian Stanfill	2026
God Im Just Grateful (ft. Chandler Moore)	Elevation Worship	2025
No One Like The Lord (Live)	Jenn Johnson	2024
FEAR OF THE LORD	Mitch Wong	2025
Plead The Blood (ft. Brandon Lake & Cody Carnes)	Chris Davenport	2023
The Blood (ft. Jenn Johnson)	David Funk	2025
It Really Is Amazing Grace	Phil Wickham & Crowder	2026
WASHED	Elevation Rhythm	2026
It Is Well	Patrick Mayberry	2026