JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Philippians 3:8.

The Apostle Paul wrote, “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him.”

Some people have an impressive religious resume and find their security there. For a while, that was Paul’s source of confidence before knowing Jesus as His Lord. When it came to legalistic righteousness, Paul said he was faultless. He had all the credentials of a Pharisee. His zeal led him to persecute the church because he was opposed to Christ.  After his encounter with Christ, Paul moved from legalistic religion into a faithful relationship with Jesus.

Apart from faith, our good deeds are like filthy rags. With faith in Jesus, our good deeds produce fruit that brings glory to God.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to understand the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is serving others from our heart.

This quality is found in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Our jobs are opportunities to be productive in our community and to provide for the needs of our family. In our area of customer service, how would we do our job if we were serving Jesus? For followers of Jesus, that question challenges us to give our very best, because in reality, we are serving Christ where we work.

This motivation brings out the best in our efforts to provide quality work that makes a difference in people’s lives. First Corinthians 15:58 tells us that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Serving with all our heart is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith Building Verses are Psalm 20, verses 7 and 8.

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.”

Chariots and horses would have represented military power at the time these words were written.  Some people find their security in the weapons of this world. But God’s people find strength in the armor of God. These are not military weapons, but weapons of righteousness. They are reliable for helping us to stand firm in the faith.

Ephesians 6 identifies them as the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, ready feet to go and share the Gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Verse 13 says, “Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand.”

These faith-building verses inspire us to trust in the name of Jesus on the spiritual battlefield of life in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Ephesians 3:20 and 21.

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

God’s power is at work in the world today through hearts that believe the Gospel. Jesus was able to feed at least 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish that were offered to him. His power is not just in the physical realm, but also the spiritual realm. All over the world, this gospel is bearing fruit. We might not know the impact of our skills and resources on the kingdom of God. But as we commit what we have to Jesus, we can count on Him to multiply our offerings with His blessing.

These faith-building verses inspire us to stay connected to Jesus and see His power work beyond imagination in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – 2022 is the Year of Relationship at WJTL. We will examine what the Bible has to say about key elements that lead to thriving relationships, including our relationship with God.

Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Encouragement.

First Thessalonians 5:10 and 11 say this about Jesus:

“He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

The presence of Jesus is a comfort to our soul. We were not left alone to live the Christian life. Jesus is right there with us, guiding us, helping us, interceding for us, and blessing us with His grace. When we die, Jesus will be right there to welcome us to our new heavenly home. One way we can encourage one another in the faith is to be voices of hope about the presence of Jesus.

Being a voice of encouragement is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – 2022 is the Year of Relationship at WJTL. We will examine what the Bible has to say about key elements that lead to thriving relationships, including our relationship with God.

Today’s Faith-Building Verses are John 10, verses 14 and 15.

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Jesus has an ongoing relationship with His followers. His love is so strong that He was willing to lay down His life for us at the cross. Then, He rose from the dead to give us a living hope for today and forever. The Shepherd-Sheep relationship reveals God’s tender love for His people. Isaiah 40:11 says, “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.”

These faith-building verses inspire us to know Jesus as our Good Shepherd in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

What a year! 2021 brought us lots of songs of worship, including anthems especially written for congregations. I’ve collected a 4-hour playlist for the 2021 Praise & Worship Special that includes Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, Crowder and more—plus Dove Award-winners and local songs from area churches.

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Song Title	Artist	Album	Year
HOUR 1
The Blessing (feat. Cody Carnes)	Kari Jobe	The Blessing Remixed	2020
What A Surprise (feat. Pat Barrett)	Kirby Kaple	Let It Be So – EP	2021
Hosanna (feat. Steffany Gretzinger)	Ben Cantelon	Single	2021
God, Turn It Around (feat. Matt Maher)	Jon Reddick & Matt Maher	Single	2021
Thank You Lord	Chris Tomlin & Friends	Chris Tomlin & Friends	2021
I See You (feat. Brandon Lake)	Chris Tomlin	Single	2021
Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson)	Brandon Lake	Co-Lab Single	2021
God Really Loves Us (feat. Dante Bowe & Maverick City Music)	Crowder	Milk & Honey	2021
Hallelujahs Song (Psalm 103) (feat. Caleb Chapman)	JUDAH.	3 + 7	2021
Trouble (feat. The Kingdom Choir)	Martin Smith	Single	2021
This Is Jesus (feat. Jeremy Riddle)	Gas Street Music & Tim Hughes	This Is Jesus – EP	2021
Might Get Loud (feat. Chris Brown, Brandon Lake & Tiffany Hudson)	Elevation Worship	Single	2021
As For Me	Pat Barrett & Chris Tomlin	Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly	2021
House Of The Lord	Phil Wickham	Single	2021
HOUR 2
House Of The Lord (Live)	Hillsong Young & Free	Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live)	2021
In The House	Crowder	Milk & Honey	2021
Expectation	Elias Dummer	Single	2021
Blessed Assurance	Celtic Worship	Morningtide	2021
Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise)	Shane & Shane	Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs	2021
Joyful	Dante Bowe	Circles	2021
Gratitude	Brandon Lake	House Of Miracles	2020
Let The Lion Roar	Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli	Single	2021
Still God, Still Good (Live)	Here Be Lions	Still God, Still Good (Live)	2021
What A Good God	Mack Brock	Single	2021
God is So Good (You are Worthy)	Daniel Bashta	Wave Your Flag	2021
Good News (Live)	LCBC Worship	Rise – EP	2021
Homecoming (feat. Cory Asbury, Gable Price)	Bethel Music	Homecoming (Live)	2021
HOUR 3
Send Me (feat. Chris McClarney) [Live]	Church of the City	Defiant Joy (Live) – Single	2021
Ill Go Anywhere (feat. Lucas McCloud)	Circuit Rider Music	Jesus People (Live)	2021
Jesus Over Everything (Radio Edit)	The Belonging Co & Andrew Holt	Jesus Over Everything (Radio Edit) – Single	2021
Promises	Maverick City Music	Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2	2021
Every Morning	Aaron Shust	Single	2021
Speak To The Mountains	Chris McClarney	Single	2021
My King Forever (Live)	Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin	Homecoming (Live)	2021
God of Revival (Live)	Brian and Jenn Johnson	Live Single	2021
Your Presence is a Miracle (Live)	Andy Cherry	Your Presence is a Miracle (Live) – Single	2021
Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore)	Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music	Old Church Basement	2021
HOUR 4
Holy Spirit Come	Patrick Mayberry	Holy Spirit Come – EP	2021
Fresh Wind (Studio)	Hillsong Worship	Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP	2021
That’s The Power (feat. Benjamin Hastings) [Live]	Hillsong Worship	These Same Skies (Live)	2021
Who is this Man	Clay Collective	Living Stones	2021
1,000 Names	Sean Curran	1,000 Names	2021
Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine)	Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music	Old Church Basement	2021
He Is	Crowder	Milk & Honey	2021
Hallelujah	Blessing Offor	Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship	2021
Here is Our Hallelujah (feat. Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo & Ricky Vazquez)	Village Lights	Single	2021
Oh The Wonder (feat. Mike Grayson)	Cross Point Music	Single	2021
Know You Will	Hillsong UNITED	Single	2021
Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake)	Elevation Worship	LIVE Radio Edit	2020