JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is First John 2:28.

And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears, we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.

The promise of Christ’s return is meant to motivate our faith in a number of ways.

First, the promise of Christ’s return motivates us to be holy. First John 3:3 says that all who have this hope in Christ purify themselves.

Second, the promise of Christ to come back motivates us to share the Gospel with others. We want others to be saved. The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “in light of His appearing….preach the word.”

A third motivation is hope. Titus 2:13 talks about the appearing of Jesus Christ as the blessed hope. For those who love Jesus, the coming of Christ is not the end of the world, but the beginning of the full experience of joy in the presence of the Lord.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to walk with Jesus with godly integrity in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Today’s playlist features a couple of themes: “Trust” & “Believe”! Check out the lineup, including new songs from David Leonard, Leeland, John Marc Kohl, Mosaic MSC and more. Plus, a few updated renditions of classic hymns like “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” and “Trust and Obey”.

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Song Title	Artist	Album	Year
6AM
Its Time To Worship	Chris McClarney	Speak To The Mountains – EP	2021
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine)	Bethel Music	Homecoming (Live)	2021
Waiting Here For You (Live At Team Night)	Hillsong Worship	Team Night (Live)	2022
O Come to the Altar	Elevation Worship	Here as in Heaven	2016
Son of Suffering	Matt Redman	Single	2022
King Jesus (Live)	Brooke Ligertwood	SEVEN (Live)	2022
Oh But God	The Worship Initiative & Shane & Shane	Single	2022
Lord Have Mercy (feat. Tim Timmons & Leslie Jordan)	Anchor Hymns	Be Unto Your Name – EP	2022
Father Of Lights	Chris Tomlin	Always	2022
Still Mighty	Leeland	Single	2022
7AM
Reign Above It All	Paul McClure	Revivals In The Air (Live)	2020
God Is On The Throne	We The Kingdom	We The Kingdom	2022
Carry the World	Meredith Andrews	Single	2022
Wind and the Waves (feat. Kenzie Walker) [Live]	Grace City	Sundays EP (Live)	2022
Light a Fire / Great Are You Lord (Live)	David Leonard	Single	2022
Oh Lord, Youre Beautiful (Live)	Jesus Image	JESUS (Live)	2022
All My Life (Live)	Hillsong Young & Free	All of My Best Friends (Live)	2020
Reckless Love	Cory Asbury	Reckless Love – Single	2017
God Really Loves Us	Crowder	Milk & Honey	2021
Tapestry	John Marc Kohl	Still	2022
For All My Life	TAYA	TAYA	2022
Comfort (Live)	Mosaic MSC	This Is How I Thank The Lord (Deluxe)	2022
8AM
Trust You	Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli	Strike The Dark EP	2020
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus	Casting Crowns	WOW Hymns	2007
I Will Trust You	Bryan & Katie Torwalt	Kingdom Come	2013
I Trust You	Jonathan Traylor	The Unknown	2020
Trust (Live)	Hillsong Young & Free	Youth Revival (Live)	2016
Trust	Stephen Christian	Wildfires	2017
Morning By Morning (I Will Trust)	Pat Barrett	Single	2022
Trust and Obey	Big Daddy Weave	Every Time I Breathe	2006
I Still Believe (Faithful Always)	Thrive Worship	A Thousand More	2019
I Cant Believe	Elevation Worship	Here as in Heaven	2016
Believe	The Digital Age	Evening : Morning	2013
This Is What We Believe	Aaron Shust	This Is What We Believe	2011
Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson)	Brandon Lake	Co-Lab Single	2021
Famous For (I Believe) [feat. Jenn Johnson]	Tauren Wells	Citizen of Heaven	2020
9AM
I Believe (Live)	Jonathan & Melissa Helser	Homecoming (Live)	2021
I Believe In You	Rita Springer	Battles	2017
Believe in You	The McClures	The Way Home (Deluxe)	2019
I Believe In Jesus	Chris Tomlin	Always	2022
This I Believe (The Creed)	Hillsong Worship	No Other Name	2014
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built)	Hillsong Live	Cornerstone EP	2013
We Believe	Brian and Jenn Johnson	We Believe	2006
I Have To Believe	Rita Springer	I Have To Believe	2005
Believe For It (feat. Lauren Daigle)	CeCe Winans	Single	2021
Firm Foundation (He Wont)	The Belonging Co & Cody Carnes	Here (Live)	2022

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kh2qYwUVcnHRCksSwINZa?si=e047fcad0a40446e

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:6.

With the LORD as my Shepherd, “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

As we follow Jesus as our Good Shepherd, His goodness and love follow us every single day, step-by-step, moment-by-moment.  That’s because we have the presence and peace of God surrounding us. His grace blesses us today and saves us for eternity. We were made to worship God, and His dwelling place will be filled with the redeemed who love Him and have been saved by His grace.

In John 10:27, Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to experience the joy of following and worshipping Jesus in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Action.

It is one thing to speak words of good intentions, but quite another to back up those words with action.

James 2:15 and 16 says, “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed”, but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”

The Gospel calls us to compassionate action where there is opportunity to help someone. Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”

Action is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Truthfulness.

When we tell the truth consistently with one another, we build trust in our relationships.

One of the reasons that we can trust the Lord is because His words are trustworthy and true. His example inspires us to be truthful with our words and actions.

Ephesians 4:25 tells us to put off falsehood and speak truthfully to our neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

Churches and families have opportunity to grow together in healthy ways when we are honest with each other with a spirit of love.

Truthfulness is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:5.

With the LORD as my Shepherd, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”

David, who wrote Psalm 23, certainly knew what it was like to have enemies. He also knew the experience of God’s provision and protection. There was a calling on his life to be king of Israel. We have a purpose too. It might not be a royal destiny here on earth, but it is a noble plan, because it is orchestrated by God.

In God’s plan, there is spiritual blessing in the form of forgiveness, acceptance into God’s family, joy, peace, hope and love. Jesus talked about this kind of abundant life when He described Himself as the Good Shepherd.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to enjoy the overflowing blessings of following Jesus in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Please join us in praying for everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and those still recovering from Hurricane Fiona.  In addition to the very clear needs that need to be met in relief efforts and clean up, there are many that need the Hope of Jesus to sustain them.  Please also lift up all the first responders and those preparing to be deployed.

As we learn of relief efforts in the days to come, we’ll share those with you.

Mennonite Disaster Service

Christ in Action

The Salvation Army 

Samaritan’s Purse

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:4.

With the LORD as my Shepherd, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.”

Life is not without danger, but we are not without help. As our good shepherd, Jesus looks out for His followers. His grace is a firm grip that protects us from enemies in dark places, such as the devil.

Jesus said about His followers in John 10:28, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” So, we can find encouragement in the power of God’s love to protect our salvation and be our source of strength through troubled times.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to find comfort in God’s presence in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Patience.

This loving quality is included in the fruit of the Spirit. We can learn patience by understanding how God’s patience has given us opportunity to soften our heart toward Him.

With patience, we have the ability to wait for long periods of time without getting annoyed or upset. Another way of describing patience is remaining calm when dealing with conflict. Patience keeps us from escalating the tension with angry outbursts or hurtful words. Instead, we look for solutions to work things out in the course of time.

Proverbs 15:18 highlights the value of patience in times of tension:

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

Patience is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com