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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to show respect for those in authority.
If we look closely into the Bible, we see a strong emphasis on respect for other people, including authority figures.
One of those places is First Thessalonians 5:12, which says, “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.”
With the stress of day-to-day ministry, leaders are refreshed by the respect and love from those who will support their work.
We can be a blessing to our spiritual leaders by partnering with them in ministry and praying for them. The Apostle Paul felt that respect from Timothy. He said in Philippians 2:22, “But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the Gospel.” The name of Jesus is honored when we work together in a spirit of unity and respect.
Take the Daily Challenge to show respect for those in authority on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Blessed.”
One definition of “Blessed” is a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
To be blessed by God is to receive His favor. His face is turned toward us in relationship, and we enjoy the benefits of His grace.
While God will bless us with material things, His spiritual blessings have far greater value that last forever.
Ephesians 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
What follows is a list of specific blessings: Adoption, Redemption, Forgiveness, Acceptance, and the promised Holy Spirit. These are blessings that reflect God’s unfailing love for us.
Find encouragement in the blessing of being united with Christ in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Today’s Daily Challenge-Proclaim the Gospel Boldly
john : November 9, 2021 4:51 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to proclaim the Gospel boldly.
We have a life-giving message to share with the world.
The disciples declared this message about Jesus 2,000 years ago. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
How could these men be so bold about their faith? We gain insight from Acts 4:13, where the rulers and elders of the people saw the courage of Peter and John and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Spend time alone with Jesus is the key to learning from Him and gaining confidence to share the reason for our hope. In Ephesians 6, The Apostle Paul asked the church to pray that he would declare the Gospel fearlessly, as he should.
Take the Daily Challenge to proclaim the Gospel boldly on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Gift.”
A gift is a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
Some gifts are priceless, such as the grace of God. We cannot put a monetary value on grace. It is the gift that saves our soul and lasts forever.
Ephesians 2:8 says, “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
We cannot buy God’s grace with money or earn God’s grace by good works, but we can receive it as a gift, and enjoy a relationship with God that lasts forever. Revelation 22:21 says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” That is how the Bible ends, and how things will be in the picture of eternity.
Find encouragement in the gift of God’s grace in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Praise & Worship Playlist
Praise & Worship Playlist : November 7, 2021 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages
Happy November! This month is a big Season of Gratitude Sunday mornings on WJTL. Every week there will be a special lineup meant to stir up thankful praises. This week the playlist is themed with a focus on remembering God’s faithfulness. It includes songs like “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, “Faithful To The End”, “You Never Let Go”, “Yes and Amen”, “Promises” and more. Plus, a group of songs from local leaders and worship teams! See all the details below.
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| Name | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Christy Nockels) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| You Never Let Go | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Champion | 2016 |
| Faithful God | I AM THEY | Faithful God – Single | 2020 |
| You Are For Me | Kari Jobe | Kari Jobe | 2010 |
| Great Is Your Faithfulness | Martin Smith | Back to the Start (Deluxe Version) | 2013 |
| I Still Believe (Faithful Always) | Thrive Worship | A Thousand More | 2019 |
| Questions (You Are Faithful) | Matt Redman | Glory Song | 2017 |
| Counting On Your Name | Tim Hughes | Love Shine Through | 2011 |
| By My Side (Live) | David Leonard | The Wait: Silence the Noise (Live) | 2019 |
| You Never Change | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
| Day After Day | Kristian Stanfill | Mountains Move | 2011 |
| Over and Over | Chris McClarney | Breakthrough | 2018 |
| Greater Things | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
| 7AM | |||
| Faithful | Chuck Gibson Band | Chuck Gibson | 2012 |
| Faithful (feat. Dan & Lauren Smith) | Community Songs | From the Valley – EP | 2019 |
| Forever and Always | Clay Collective | Living Stones | 2021 |
| Faithful | Sisterbrother | SisterBrother | 2011 |
| Your Faithfulness | Worship Center Live | In This Place | 2011 |
| Worthy of It All (Live) | LCBC Worship | Rise – EP | 2021 |
| Hindsight | Hillsong Young & Free | III | 2018 |
| Never Once | Matt Redman | 10,000 Reasons | 2011 |
| Unfailing | Lifepoint Worship | Holy Spirit Come | 2015 |
| You Are Faithful | Carrollton | Breathe In Deep – EP | 2014 |
| Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor | Matt Boswell & Matt Papa | His Mercy Is More | 2019 |
| Always Good (feat. Rita Springer) | The McClures | The Way Home (Deluxe) | 2019 |
| Only Ever Always (Feat. Sandra McCracken) | Rain For Roots | All Creatures | 2020 |
| 8AM | |||
| Great is Thy Faithfulness/ How He Loves | Celtic Worship | Morningtide | 2021 |
| Faithful | Rend Collective | Build Your Kingdom Here | 2010 |
| Always | Kristian Stanfill | Mountains Move | 2011 |
| Faithful Now | Vertical Worship | Grace is on Our Side | 2020 |
| How Great Is Your Faithfulness | Matt Redman | We Shall Not Be Shaken | 2009 |
| Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Brandon Lake | Co-Lab Single | 2021 |
| He Always Provides (feat. Chandler Moore) | ONE HOUSE WORSHIP | He Always Provides | 2021 |
| The Solid Rock | Charlie Hall Band | The Death of Death | 2013 |
| Faithful (Live) | GATEWAY | Greater Than (Live) | 2018 |
| Unstoppable God | Elevation Worship | Wake Up The Wonder | 2015 |
| Take Courage (Kristene DiMarco) | Bethel Music | Starlight (Live) | 2017 |
| The Lord Our God (feat. Passion) | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
| 9AM | |||
| Promises | Maverick City Music | Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2 | 2021 |
| I See You (feat. Brandon Lake) | Chris Tomlin | Single | 2021 |
| Never Let Go | David Crowder Band | Remedy | 2007 |
| He Is Faithful | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Here On Earth | 2011 |
| Faithful to the End (feat. Paul & Hannah McClure) | Bethel Music | Have It All | |
| Faithful to Us (Live) | Covenant Worship | Covenant Worship Live | 2018 |
| You Never Let Go | Matt Redman | Beautiful News | 2006 |
| Never Ever | Kristene DiMarco | Where His Light Was | 2017 |
| Promises Never Fail (Live) | Bethel Music & Emmy Rose | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire | 2018 |
| Do It Again | Elevation Worship | Speak Revival – EP | 2016 |
| You Never Let Go (Feat. Tammi Haddon) | Tim Timmons | Single | 2020 |
| Hes Always Been Faithful (feat. John Marc Kohl) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) | 2021 |
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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to do everything for the glory of God.
John Piper has said that “God created us for this: to live our lives in a way that makes Him look more like the greatness and the beauty and the infinite worth that He really is. This is what it means to be created in the image of God.”
Whenever God’s love moves our faith into action, we have opportunity to draw attention to God’s greatness. It could be singing a love song to Him, or serving in the children’s ministry at church, or visiting the elderly at a retirement community. It might mean saying an encouraging word to a co-worker having a rough day, or inviting a neighbor to our place for a meal.
First Corinthians 10:31 says, “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” This is God’s purpose for our lives.
Take the Daily Challenge to do everything for the glory of God on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Stronghold.”
A stronghold is a defensive structure that serves as a fortress of protection.
Spiritually speaking, a stronghold is a safe place to be when we are under the protection of God’s grace.
We are protected from condemnation. He is our source of salvation.
We are protected from the destructive tactics of the enemy. God’s truth sets us free from deception.
We are protected from isolation. The Lord is near to us in our times of crisis. We are not left alone in our distress.
Psalm 37:39 says, “The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.”
Find encouragement in knowing the LORD as our stronghold in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Praise & Worship “Marvelous Light” Playlist
Praise & Worship Playlist : October 31, 2021 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff PagesThis week’s Praise & Worship Playlist has a Marvelous Light Theme tying all the songs together. It’s a lineup airing on Halloween, during that time of the year when there’s less sunlight in the day, and we’re still in a heavy season. I want to remind us that God is Light and darkness cannot overcome it. He is the Light of the world and we are called children of the light. There’s a lot of good songs to sing over your situation in this lineup, including “Let The Light In” by Cody Carnes, “Running To The Light” by Brandon Lake, “Shake The Dust Off” by Sean Curran, “Let There Be Light” by Bryan & Katie Torwalt, “Shine On Us” by Cory Asbury and more.
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Let The Light In | Cody Carnes | Run To The Father | 2020 |
| Shake The Dust Off | Sean Curran | 1,000 Names | 2021 |
| Brighter Than the Sun (feat. Lucy Grimble) | Rivers & Robots | Discovery | 2018 |
| Let It Be So | Kirby Kaple | Single | 2021 |
| The Light Will Come | Phil Wickham | Cannons | 2007 |
| Songs In the Night (Live) | Matt Redman | Unbroken Praise (Live) | 2015 |
| Strike the Dark | Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli | Strike The Dark EP | 2020 |
| Running To The Light | Brandon Lake | House Of Miracles | 2020 |
| Freedom (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) [Live] | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire (Live) | 2018 |
| Heaven Invade (Live) | Kari Jobe | The Blessing (Live) | 2020 |
| Light Of Your Grace | Citizens | Single | 2021 |
| Sunrise | Meredith Andrews | Deeper (Deluxe Edition) | 2016 |
| 7AM | |||
| Let There Be Light (Live) | Hillsong Worship | Let There Be Light (Deluxe) | 2016 |
| Heres My Heart | I Am They | I Am They | 2015 |
| Light Breaking Through (feat. Lauren Lee) | North Point Worship | Single | 2020 |
| Shine On Us | Cory Asbury | Immersed | 2007 |
| Let Me Feel You Shine | David Crowder Band | Give Us Rest-A Requiem Mass In C (The Happiest Of All The Keys) | 2011 |
| Father of Lights | Jesus Culture | Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago | 2011 |
| Children Of Light | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
| The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
| Now I See (Live) | The McClures | The Way Home (Deluxe) | 2019 |
| Marvelous Light | Charlie Hall | Flying Into Daybreak | 2006 |
| Light of the World (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] | Jesus Culture | Unstoppable Love (Live) | 2015 |
| Echoes (Till We See the Other Side) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
| 8AM | |||
| Step Into the Light (feat. Sean Curran) | Passion | Single | 2019 |
| Into The Light | SisterBrother | TBD | 2013 |
| Shining | Phil Wickham | Cannons | 2007 |
| Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Amazing Grace) | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
| Let There Be Light | Bellarive | Before There Was | 2014 |
| In Your Light | Jeremy Riddle | For The Sake Of The World | 2012 |
| See the Light | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
| Live in the Light | Rita Springer | Light | 2020 |
| Into the Light | Red Rocks Worship | Into the Light | 2015 |
| Free, Amen (Live) | We The Kingdom | Live At the Wheelhouse – EP | 2019 |
| Oh How I Need You | All Sons & Daughters | The Longing | 2012 |
| Lamp | Charlie Hall | The Rising | 2010 |
| Lord Youre Beautiful | Shane & Shane | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 3 | 2014 |
| Joyous Light | Chris Tomlin | Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern | 2004 |
| 9AM | |||
| Bright as the Sun | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
| As Sure As The Sun | Ellie Holcomb | As Sure As The Sun | 2015 |
| God of Our Yesterdays | Chris McClarney | Glimpses of Worship | 2009 |
| When You Walk Into The Room | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come | 2013 |
| Light | Rita Springer | Light | 2020 |
| Let There Be Light | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Champion | 2016 |
| Take Heart (MMXX) | Hillsong Worship | Take Heart (Again) | 2020 |
| Joyful, Joyful | Laura Hackett | Joy (LIVE) | 2010 |
| Standing in Your Light | Sarah Kroger | Light | 2020 |
| Shine a Light | Elevation Worship | Here as in Heaven | 2016 |
| King of Heaven | Mack Brock | Covered – EP | 2019 |
| Spotlight (feat. Amanda Lindsey Cook) | Rita Springer | Light | 2020 |
| Praise The Lord (Brighter The Morning) | Sean Curran | 1,000 Names | 2021 |