JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Gratitude.

This is a proper response to the blessings of God on our lives. Expressing gratitude to God is a form of praise. We are glorifying God in the midst of thanking Him.

An attitude of gratitude can refresh our own spirit and have a contagious effect on others in a positive way. The theme of our songs will be filled with praise.

Our songs can light up a room and magnify God when we express them with heart-felt gratitude.  Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

Discover how the word “Gratitude” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

I’ve got a special theme for the playlist this week. We’re focusing on the Names of God. Listen for songs that declare the unmatched power in the Name of Jesus! We’ll also sing to our King, Savior, Messiah, Jireh, Father, the Alpha & Omega, the Lion & the Lamb. As Sean Curran sings, “I know you by a thousand names, and you deserve every single one!”

Song Title	Artist	Year
6AM
Your Name	Paul Baloche	2006
O Praise The Name	Hillsong Worship	2016
Worthy is Your Name (Exalted)	Reach City Worship & John Wesley	2022
His Name is Jesus	Jeremy Riddle	2022
The Power of Your Name (ft. Matt Redman)	Jon Reddick	2020
Yahweh (ft. Leeland, Taylor Gall)	Thrive Worship	2024
Bless His Name (Ive Got That Joy) (ft. Brandon Lake & Andy Cherry)	Seacoast Music	2021
Lamb of God (ft. David Leonard)	Church of the City	2025
Our Father	Josh Baldwin	2022
Thats My King	CeCe Winans	2024
In The Name Of Jesus	JWLKRS Worship	2025
7AM
Alpha And Omega (ft. Steffany Gretzinger & John Wilds)	Jesus Image	2022
Still On the Throne (Live)	The Belonging Co & Danny Gokey	2025
Marvelous	Mitch Wong	2025
Mighty Name of Jesus (ft. Hope Darst)	The Belonging Co	2024
I Know A Name	Elevation Worship	2025
Lion and the Lamb	Leeland	2016
What a Beautiful Name (Live)	Hillsong Worship	2016
Jireh (ft. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine)	Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music	2021
The Christ And Cornerstone (Live)	Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin	2025
8AM
King Of Kings	Brooke Ligertwood	2023
Living Hope	Phil Wickham	2018
Names	Ben Laine	2024
Forever YHWH (ft. Tiffany Hudson)	Elevation Worship	2022
Call On The Name (Live)	Cody Carnes	2023
The Lamb, The Lion, The King	Meredith Andrews	2024
Here I Am To Worship (feat. Martin Smith of Delirious	Tim Hughes	2009
Live Up To Your Name	Danny Gokey	2022
1,000 Names	Sean Curran	2021
Yahweh We Love You (ft. Joe L Barnes)	Elevation Worship	2024
9AM
We Exalt Your Name (ft. Matt Maher)	Kari Jobe	2012
I Have a Savior (ft. Leeland Mooring)	Gateway Worship	2020
Oh What A Friend	John Wesley	2024
Blessed Be Your Name (Acoustic)	Matt Redman	2020
Lord I Lift Your Name on High	Shane & Shane	2020
Jehovah (feat. Chris Brown)	Elevation Worship	2023
Praise Your Name (Live)	Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship	2019
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built)	Hillsong Live	2013
Our Father (ft. Selah)	Jaime Jamgochian	2025
Praise Your Name (ft. Desi Raines)	North Point Worship	2020
Your Name Is Power (Acoustic)	Rend Collective	2019
Savior Of The World	Mack Brock	2020
YAHWEH (No One) (ft. Elevation Worship)	Chris Tomlin	2022
Behold the Lamb (ft. Kristian Stanfill)	Passion	2019

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Luke 6:27.

Jesus said, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

Living out the Gospel in the way of Jesus goes against the grain of human understanding. The way of the world is to love those who love us back and to do good to those who treat us well. That is how ordinary love is expressed. But extraordinary love seeks to bless those who curse us, and pray for those who do not treat us respectfully.

You might say this is humanly impossible, but with God’s grace having an impact on our heart, this becomes a powerful expression of God’s love flowing through us.

Jesus went on to say that if we love our enemies and do good to them, then our reward will be great.

Luke 6:27-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Small.

The prophet Zechariah asked the question in Zechariah 4:10, “Who dares despise the day of small things?”

Evidently, God is able to provide big blessings with small offerings. Jesus blessed the widow who put two very small copper coins into the offering plate. He fed over 5,000 people with the offering of five small barley loaves and two small fish. And mighty breakthroughs are possible when we have faith as small as a mustard seed.

So, if we feel like we have a small amount to offer God, remember what a mighty God is able to do with our time, talents, and resources.

Jesus said in Luke 16:10, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Starting small is a good starting place for doing great things for God.

Discover how the word “Small” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Ezekiel 39, verse 28a.

“Then they will know that I am the LORD.” This was said in the context of the people of Israel gathering in their land from among the nations. The LORD says He will pour out His Spirit on the people of Israel.

When God moves in miraculous and redemptive ways, it is always for a reason. That reason is to draw attention to His greatness. By seeing God’s great power, wisdom and mercy, we are drawn to worship Him with a humble heart.

The empty grave is the most vivid and compelling reason for believing the Gospel. When Thomas saw the nail marks in the hands of Jesus, he stopped doubting the resurrection and exclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” Watching God’s work in the world helps us to see Him with eyes of faith and to believe in Him with a heart of faith.

Ezekiel 39, verse 28a-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is One.

One definition of One is “Being in agreement or union.”

Just before going to the cross, Jesus had a conversation with His Heavenly Father. He was praying for His followers in this way in John 17:21.

“That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me, and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Genuine believers may have different opinions on different topics, but we have in common our faith in Jesus Christ. He is our Lord and Savior. He is our Faithful Friend who gave His life for us. We share a common love together, inspired by His grace to express God’s love as a shining light. The prayer of Jesus reflects God’s will for the church to be unified under His leadership.

Discover how the word “One” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in John 17:20 and 21.

After praying for His disciples, Jesus then prayed for believers in future generations with this request: “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Unity in the body of Christ is possible through a relationship with God. This involves being moved by His love to live for His glory. This involves a humble spirit that is teachable to grow in the teachings of the Bible. This involves renouncing gossip, slander, and condescending attitudes.   This involves upholding grace and truth. As we are aligned with Jesus, we are better prepared to share God’s love in a way that builds unity in the Church. This is a testimony to people everywhere that God was moved by love for us to send Jesus into the world.

John 17:20 and 21-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Honesty.

Truthfulness is the foundation of honest words and expressions.

Proverbs 12:17 brings this word of wisdom to light: “An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.”

To be a credible witness of the Gospel, we need to be honest with each other about who God is and how God is working in our lives. We all have room for growth, and it is okay to admit that we don’t have it all together.

Proverbs 24:26 tells us that “an honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” That means that honesty is key to building stronger, healthier, more intimate relationships. The New Testament teaches that as we speak the truth in love, we will grow in every way more and more like Christ. Strong relationships are built from the seeds of honesty.

Discover how the word “Honesty” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word this is what the Lord says in John 17:3.

Jesus prayed, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”

Jesus was talking about having a relationship with God. The ambition of the Apostle Paul radically changed after encountering Jesus. As a follower of Jesus, he said, “I want to know Christ-yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings.”

Our first step into eternal life begins when we say yes to the invitation of Jesus to follow Him. We receive His grace as a gift. We trust Him to forgive us and save us from our sins. He leads us by His grace, truth and words of life found in the Bible. As He leads, we learn to walk with Him daily with a faithful heart that loves Him with all of our being.

John 17:3-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

 JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Rest.

This is a state of relaxation and refreshment. Without rest, we would burn out physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

Thankfully, God has provided a place of rest for our souls, and that place is in a relationship with Jesus. We are at peace with God through faith in His name to save us.

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites us to draw near to Him: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”

In the presence of Jesus, there is refreshment and peace.

Discover how the word “Rest” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com