JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Luke 4:18 and 19.

Unrolling the scroll of Isaiah, Jesus read from it in the synagogue: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Then, He said, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

The fulfillment of this prophecy brought fulfillment to many lives. The ministry of Jesus was about healing and freedom for people in need. He came to help, to lift up, and to save with His power of grace.

He is still changing lives today by setting people free by the truth of the Gospel. Through the struggles and questions of our lives, Jesus is our ultimate hope and the final answer to God’s promises.

Luke 4:18 and 19-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 Fix.

The Bible often refers to this word in the context of directing our eyes or attention toward Jesus or the pathway where He guides us.

Hebrews 12:2 instructs us to “fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

This call to “fix our eyes on Jesus” is the key to living with 20/20 spiritual vision. He gives us hindsight to learn faith lessons from history. He gives us insight for living with purpose and wisdom today. He gives us foresight to see the hope of His glory in the future.

Jesus is the light that we need for encouragement and clear direction in life.

Discover how the word “Fix” 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 Genesis 2:18.

“It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

When the world and the universe were formed, God was in the pattern of describing His creation as good. At the end of the sixth day, God saw all that He had made as “very good.” But when it came to the man being alone, God said that this is not good. And so, God created Eve.

We were made for relationships. We were made for community. We were made to feel a sense of belonging. This is where we receive help from others and have opportunities to help others to grow. There may be beneficial seasons of solitude, but as a pattern for life, it is better to be engaged in relationships than to be isolated. Good Friendships are great blessings from God to cherish.

Genesis 2:18-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 Self-Control.

This is a quality found in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is a quality that helps us to say “No” to influences that might corrupt our minds and hearts or distract us from staying focused on Jesus.

Our use of the media is one area where self-control is needed. It can be a useful resource to educate us or provide wholesome entertainment. But it can also consume an enormous amount of time and energy that takes us away from engaging in person-to-person relationships. There is also the risk of being exposed to harmful content in what we watch or hear.

Titus 2:11 goes to the source of self-control in the Christian life. “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”

Discover how the word “Self-Control” 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 3:16.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Jesus was having a conversation with a prominent Pharisee named Nicodemus. Jesus was describing to him how he could be born again. Faith in Jesus is how we can have a second birth, so that we are born of God and become part of His spiritual family.

This verse is one of the most often quoted Scriptures in the Bible, speaking of the wonders of God’s love for us. Salvation is a free gift for us to receive, but it was costly for Jesus to give. The price for our salvation was His blood shed on the cross. His sacrifice of love has made it possible for us to live forever and to enjoy the Lord in His presence.

John 3:16-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 Continue.

The definition of Continue is to persist in an activity or process.

This word is used in the Bible to express the Christian faith as an ongoing journey, step-by-step in following Jesus. As we do this consistently, we become an example of steadfast faithfulness to the Gospel.

Colossians 2:6 and 7 says this: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

This week’s lineup has a theme for each hour. We’re focusing on and celebrating the Love of God, the Goodness of God, the Greatness of God and giving Him Praise!

Song Title	Artist	Year
6AM LOVE THEME
Crazy Love (feat. JWLKRS Worship)	Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine	2023
Seen Known Loved	Pat Barrett	2023
First Love (Live)	Kari Jobe	2020
Jesus, We Love You (Live)	Bethel Music & Paul McClure	2015
God Really Loves Us	Crowder	2021
Love Of God	Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham	2024
Sing Of Your Love	ELEVATION RHYTHM & Joe L Barnes	2025
How Awesome Is Your Love	Shane & Shane	2021
Steady Love (ft. Mitch Wong & Jessie-Rose Rayner)	Kingdom Culture Worship	2024
Love is This (ft. May Angeles)	Matt Redman	2023
God Is Love (Live)	North Point Worship	2022
7AM GOODNESS OF GOD THEME
Sure Been Good (ft. Tiffany Hudson)	Elevation Worship	2024
How Good It Is	Chris Tomlin	2025
Such a Good God (Live)	Canyon Hills Worship	2024
Good Shepherd	Joe L Barnes	2024
Good Plans	Red Rocks Worship	2023
Goodness of God (Live)	Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson	2019
Always So Good	Thrive Worship	2023
Good (Cant Be Anything Else) [Live]	Cody Carnes	2022
Still God, Still Good (Live)	Here Be Lions	2021
Altogether Good (feat. Paul Baloche & Lucy Grimble)	Anchor Hymns	2022
8AM GREATNESS OF GOD THEME
Greater Still	Brandon Lake & Essential Worship	2022
How Great Is The Greatness Of God	Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler & Matt Papa	2024
How Great Thou Art (Until That Day)	Matt Redman	2024
How Great (feat. Matt Maher)	Koryn Hawthorne	2021
How Great a King (Live)	Bethel Music, Paul McClure & Hannah McClure	2019
Greatest Love Ive Ever Known	Shane & Shane	2021
The Greatness of Our God	Hillsong Worship	2010
Great Things	Phil Wickham	2020
Greater Things	Mack Brock	2019
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Christy Nockels)	Worship Circle	2019
Greater Than (Live)	GATEWAY	2018
Greater Than Your Love	Elevation Worship	2018
Great Are You Lord	All Sons & Daughters	2014
9AM PRAISE THEME
The Praise Is Yours (Live)	Matt Redman	2022
Praise God (Doxology) [Live]	Thrive Worship	2022
All Praises (Live)	North Point Worship	2022
Owe You Praise (ft. Chandler Moore)	Elevation Worship	2024
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) [Live]	Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson	2020
Everything That Has Breath (Praise) [Live]	Jesus Culture & Bryan & Katie Torwalt	2023
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine)	Bethel Music	2021
Thats Who I Praise	Brandon Lake	2024
Give Him Praise (Live)	Lifepoint Worship	2025
Praise	Elevation Worship	2024
Praise You Anywhere	Brandon Lake	2023
Praise Him!	Pat Barrett & Katie Torwalt	2023

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Mark 2:14.

“Follow me.”

Those two words were life-changing to Levi who was sitting at the tax collector’s booth. The Bible records Levi’s response. “Levi got up and followed him.”

Right there in the middle of his workday, Levi was called by the Lord to abandon his old way of life and embrace the new path of following Jesus. He would become one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He would walk with Jesus. He would learn from Jesus. He would become a voice to lead others to Jesus. He is the author of the book of Matthew. It all started with two simple words, “Follow me.” Those two words are life-changing for anyone to says “yes” to this invitation of Jesus.

Mark 2:14-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 Companion.

A companion is someone who frequently spends time with us. We will likely enjoy their warm friendship and sweet fellowship. Jesus walked with companions who were His disciples. The Apostle Paul had companions on his missionary team. Having companions enables us to be part of a group or community that builds up our faith in the Lord. At the time of creation, God blessed all that He made and called them good. But one thing He said that was not good is for man to be alone.

Companions share common experiences together and learn from each other. That is why it matters what kind of person we are associating with on a regular basis.

Proverbs 13:20 says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com