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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Care

john : July 7, 2025 11:25 am : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

We have assurance from God’s Word that the Lord cares for us. He is attentive to the needs and details of our lives. He has compassion for us. Jesus Christ is our strong and worthy advocate.

This is why we can trust Him. This is why we can take those anxious moments to His throne of grace and talk with Him in prayer.

First Peter 5:7 invites us to “cast all our anxiety on him, because He cares for us.”

He can handle all the weight of our anxiety. Philippians 4:6 and 7 tells us that as we submit our prayers and petitions to God, His peace will guard our heart and mind. His care for us delivers us from our fears.

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

John Shirk

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : July 5, 2025 5:33 pm : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

This week’s theme is centered on bringing our praise and worship. The lineup is filled with whole-hearted songs, deciding to have that posture and response before the Lord. Listen for lots of calls to worship from the Psalms, especially Psalm 150:6 (“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!”) There are also songs that remind us that God inhabits the praises of His people and that encourage us to enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise!

Kristi Leigh
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Song Title Artist Year
6AM
Praise Him! Pat Barrett & Katie Torwalt 2023
Simple Song Elle Limebear 2025
Silence JWLKRS 2024
Made To Worship Aodh√°n King 2024
The First Hymn Chris Tomlin & Ben Fielding 2025
Forever YHWH (ft. Tiffany Hudson) Elevation Worship 2022
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) [Live] Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson 2020
Praise The Lord (Brighter The Morning) Sean Curran 2021
All Praise (Sing Praise) Matt Redman 2020
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine) Bethel Music 2021
Cant Help But Worship (ft. Naomi Raine) Danny Gokey 2024
Praise Leads the Way (Live) Here Be Lions 2021
7AM
Praise Is the Highway (Live) Bethel Music & Brian Johnson 2019
Let Everything (Praise the Lord) Pat Barrett 2019
Owe You Praise (ft. Chandler Moore) Elevation Worship 2024
Lilys Song (Praise the Lord) Kristene DiMarco 2015
High Praise (feat. Ryan Ofei & Mariah Adigun) Tribl & Maverick City Music 2021
Thats Who I Praise Brandon Lake 2024
Give Him Praise (Live) Lifepoint Worship 2025
All Praises (Live) North Point Worship 2022
The Praise Is Yours (Live) Matt Redman 2022
Praise Will Be My Song Bryan & Katie Torwalt 2016
8AM
Praise Upon Praise Pat Barrett 2021
Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) Shane & Shane 2021
With Everything I Am (Live) 7 Hills Worship 2023
I Choose To Worship Rend Collective 2020
Stand In Awe (ft. Paul & Hannah McClure) Bethel Music 2022
Endless Praise Charity Gayle 2021
Endless Alleluia (Live) Bethel Music & Cory Asbury 2019
Psalm 150 (Praise The Lord) Matt Boswell & Matt Papa 2021
Praises (Be Lifted Up) Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin 2016
Praise Elevation Worship 2023
Praise God (Doxology) [Live] Thrive Worship 2022
9AM
Praise Opens Prison Doors (Live) CAIN 2023
Praise Is a Weapon (Reload) Mark & Sarah Tillman & Neon Feather 2021
Everything That Has Breath (Praise) [Live] Jesus Culture & Bryan & Katie Torwalt 2023
I Will Praise (feat. Lindy Cofer) [Live] Circuit Rider Music 2021
Praise You Anywhere Brandon Lake 2023
Praise Your Name (feat. Desi Raines) North Point Worship 2020
Praise Before My Breakthrough Bryan & Katie Torwalt 2018
Praise Your Name (Live) Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship 2019
Awe + Wonder (Live) The Belonging Co 2019
We Praise You (feat. Brandon Lake) [Live] Matt Redman 2020
Heart of Worship / He Shall Reign (Live) Matt Redman 2024
Praise to the Lord (Joyful, Joyful) [Acoustic] Shane & Shane 2020
The King Is In The Room Phil Wickham 2025
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God Quote-Blessing of Persecution for Righteousness

john : July 3, 2025 6:04 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Matthew 5, verses 10 to 12.

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Through the generations, many believers have suffered and died for Jesus. Those scars are a badge of honor. Their righteousness shines as a bright light of faithfulness and devotion to Jesus. Persecution may take on different forms and severity. However, if we are persecuted in any way because of our witness for Jesus, we have words of assurance from Jesus Himself that we are blessed by God and can look forward to a great reward in heaven.

Matthew 5:10 to 12-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Patience

john : July 3, 2025 6:00 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

This is an expression of love and a quality in the Fruit of the Spirit. With patience, a person is willing to give others time and opportunity to grow. We are slow to become angry in times of testing and slow to complain in times of adversity.

God has been patient with us, and when we realize the extent of His kindness, it can become a turning point that humbles us and leads us to follow Jesus. His patience toward us enables us to be patient with others and patient in times of personal pain.

Ephesians 4:2 urges us to be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

And Romans 12:12 instructs us to be patient in affliction. This involves waiting on God with a faithful heart until the Lord intervenes in His own timing and in His own way.

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

John Shirk

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God Quote-Blessed are the Peacemakers

john : July 2, 2025 4:01 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Matthew 5:9.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Jesus is the ultimate peacemaker who came to bring us peace with God. As we follow Jesus and find peace in His grace, here are some ways that the influence of Jesus turns us into peacemakers.

Number One-Living at Peace with others: Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Number Two-Being an Influence for Peace in Conflict-Paul the Apostle appealed to two women in the faith to settle their disagreement.

Number Three-Reconciliation with God. Second Corinthians 5:20 describes followers of Jesus as His ambassadors. We have a message to share with the world on Christ’s behalf-Be reconciled to God.

Matthew 5:9-That’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Empathize

john : July 2, 2025 3:57 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

Times of sadness cry out for support and comfort. A response of empathy shows understanding. A person with empathy has experienced something similar and can feel the pain of the grieving heart, even as they come alongside to provide comfort.

The cross is evidence that no matter how deep our pain, Jesus understands. He came to the world and experienced the human existence with our wide range of emotions. Hebrews 4:15 says, “We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

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

John Shirk

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God Quote-Blessed are the Pure In Heart

john : July 1, 2025 6:08 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Matthew 5:8.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

When we become a follower of Jesus, our hearts are purified. Acts 15:9 talks about God purifying the hearts of the Gentiles by faith. Conversion to Christ is the beginning of a journey that sets us free from a corrupted heart. Our motives are purified to honor God in our actions.

Love replaces selfishness as our main motive-Love for God and love for people. Fixing our eyes and thoughts on Jesus helps us to live with pure motives.

Seeing God is the blessed place to be. As we focus on living for Jesus, our spiritual vision is clarified for doing God’s will until we see Him face to face in the future.

Matthew 5:8-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Prayer

john : July 1, 2025 6:05 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

This is an ongoing conversation with God, where we thank Him, confess to Him, petition Him, and worship Him.

Jesus taught us how to pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

Philippians 4:6 shows how prayer to God invites the peace of God: “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.”

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : June 29, 2025 7:39 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

Our lineup this time has a theme for each hour. We’re focusing on Awe & Wonder, Holy, Holy, Holy, the Throne Room and Psalm 23.

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Song Title Artist Year
6AM Awe & Wonder Theme
Oh The Wonder (feat. Mike Grayson) Cross Point Music 2021
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery (ft. Kristyn Getty) Matt Boswell & Matt Papa 2019
I Stand in Awe (ft. Chris Quilala) [Live] Jesus Culture 2016
Behold Him (ft. Kim Walker Smith) Paul Baloche 2019
Stand In Awe (ft. Paul & Hannah McClure) Bethel Music 2022
Awe of You (Live) CAIN 2023
Wonder Hillsong United 2017
Awe + Wonder The Belonging Co 2019
Faith and Wonder Meredith Andrews 2021
Stand in Awe Phil Wickham 2016
Let There Be Wonder (Live) Matt Redman 2020
Awe (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] Jesus Culture 2018
7AM Holy, Holy, Holy Theme
Holy (feat. Kari Jobe) Martin Smith 2023
Echo Holy Red Rocks Worship 2021
Holy Holy Here With Me (feat. Kirby Kaple) [Live] Housefires 2021
Coming Back Again (Holy, Holy, Holy) (ft. Citizen Way) Jaime Jamgochian 2024
Holy Ground / Holy, Holy, Holy (feat. Kari Jobe) The Belonging Co 2021
Holy Song (Live) Bethel Music & Brooke Ligertwood 2024
Holy Forever (ft. CAIN) Chris Tomlin 2024
Holy (Song Of The Ages) (feat. Andrew Holt) The Belonging Co 2020
Surrounded By Holy Bethel Music & Zahriya Zachary 2023
Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee) Shane & Shane 2019
I Will Exalt You (This Is Holy) Mack Brock 2024
8AM Throne Room Theme
Revelation Song (Featuring Kari Jobe) Gateway Worship 2006
Agnus Dei / King Of Kings Hillsong Worship, Passion, Jenn Johnsonm, Brooke Ligertwood 2021
King Jesus (Live) Brooke Ligertwood 2022
Before the Throne of God Above Shane & Shane 2007
All Hail King Jesus (Live) Bethel Music & Bethany Wohrle 2021
Crowns Down (Live) Gateway Worship & Josh Baldwin 2023
King Jesus (Live) Matt Redman 2020
The King Is In The Room Phil Wickham 2025
Thats My King CeCe Winans 2024
Still On the Throne (Live) The Belonging Co & Danny Gokey 2025
9AM Psalm 23 Theme
Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) (ft. Meredith Andrews) Phil King 2023
Shepherd (feat. Amanda Cook) Bethel Music 2014
Valley (Live) Chris McClarney 2019
All Of My Days – Psalm 23 Ellie Holcomb 2024
Psalm 23 KingsPorch 2025
Psalm 23 (feat. Tiffany Hudson) Phil Wickham 2023
Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy) Shane & Shane 2015
Thank You Jesus (Live) Josh Baldwin 2024
Goodness, Love And Mercy Chris Tomlin 2018
Goodness of God (Live) Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson 2019
Good Plans Red Rocks Worship 2023
For All My Days GATEWAY 2017
Good Shepherd Joe L Barnes 2024
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God Quote-Blessed are the Merciful

john : June 28, 2025 2:43 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Matthew 5:7.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Jesus taught us the blessing of mercy and He demonstrated mercy for us at the cross. God’s mercy to pardon our sin was reaching out to the world through Jesus. His influence teaches us to be merciful, which happens when we forgive someone who wronged us or show compassion to someone in need. Demonstrating mercy is a powerful way to represent Christ in a way that refreshes others with the awareness that they are loved by God.

The mercy of God has a transforming effect on how we relate with others. Jesus taught in Luke 6:36 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

Matthew 5:7-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

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