September 12th, 2018
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Deuteronomy 8, verses 17 and 18a.
Moses gave the Israelites some words of preparation before they would enter the Promised Land, where they would prosper.
“You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.’ But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Moses was warning the people about the dangers of pride. If we forget God, we open the door to arrogance. But thanksgiving and praise to God keeps us joyful in the Lord and humble in His presence. Moses told the Israelites, “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.”
Walking in remembrance of God’s blessings is a virtue to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Psalm 69:30.
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.”
Throughout the Bible, music is used as an instrument of praise for God. Moses sang a song after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea safely on dry ground.
After the LORD delivered David from his enemies, David sang to the LORD, “I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations.”
Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while they were in prison just before an earthquake shook them to freedom.
Glorifying God with music is a virtue to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
This week in my devotions, I read from the “Jolt Of Joy” plan on the YouVersion Bible App. It’s based on the writing of Carol McLeod at www.JustJoyMinistries.com
There were a few sentences that really stuck out to me and inspired today’s lineup with a concentration on the connection of thanksgiving and joy.
“It is important to understand the relationship between joy and thanksgiving . If you are a thankful person, joy cannot be so very far away. If you are a joyful person, I can guarantee that you count your blessings loudly and daily. Thanksgiving is the password that opens the door of His presence to His people. And, when you enter into His presence, you know that you will find there: JOY!”
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Song Title
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Artist
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Album
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Year
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6:00 a.m.
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Open Up the Gates
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Planetshakers
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Open Up the Gates
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2004
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Joyful (The One Who Saves)
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Brenton Brown
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Joyful
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2010
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Come Ye Thankful People Come
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Leigh Nash
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Hymns And Sacred Songs
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2011
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Sparrow
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Audrey Assad
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Heart
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2011
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Hes Always Been Faithful
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Sara Groves
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Conversations
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2002
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Psalm 96 (Let the Earth Rejoice)
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Robbie Seay Band
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Psalms LP
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2015
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When I Think About the Lord
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Shane & Shane
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Pages
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2007
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I Will Rejoice
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Rita Springer
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I Have To Believe
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2005
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Thank You Lord
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Paul Baloche
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A Greater Song
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2006
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I Have Found
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Kim Walker
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Here Is My Song
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2008
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Thank You
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The Merchant Band
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The World Can Wait
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2006
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Joy
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Rend Collective
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The Art of Celebration
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2014
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Nothing Holding Me Back
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Bryan & Katie Torwalt
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Here On Earth
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2011
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7:00 a.m.
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Thrill
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Charlie Hall
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The Bright Sadness
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2008
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Good Forever (Live)
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Matt Redman
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Your Grace Finds Me (Live)
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2013
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We Are Blessed
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All Sons & Daughters
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The Longing – EP
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2012
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Joy
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Phil Wickham
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Response
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2011
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Joy (Shining Light)
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Victory Fellowship Worship Band
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Elevator Music
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2010
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Thank You Jesus
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Hillsong Worship
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No Other Name
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2014
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Joy Is In This Place
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Tim Hughes
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When Silence Falls
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2004
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Thank You for Healing Me
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Matt Redman
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Beautiful News
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2006
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Thank You For Hearing Me
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David Crowder
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All I Can Say
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1998
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Thank You God For Saving Me (feat. Phil Wickham)
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Chris Tomlin
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Burning Lights
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2013
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You Have Been So Good (feat. Sara Groves)
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Paul Baloche
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A Greater Song
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2006
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We Give You Thanks
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All Sons & Daughters
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All Sons & Daughters
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2014
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Joy Of The Lord
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Rend Collective
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As Family We Go
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2016
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8:00 a.m.
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Count It All Joy
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Sovereign Grace Music
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Worship God Live
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2005
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A Grateful People/Bless the Lord
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Watermark
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A Grateful People
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2006
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Psalm 16 (Fullness of Joy)
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Shane & Shane
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Psalms, Vol. 2
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2015
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Forever and a Day (feat. Jenn Johnson) [Live]
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Bethel Live
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Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live]
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2011
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You Are Good (feat. Brian Johnson)
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Bethel Live
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Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition)
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2011
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Shout for Joy
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Paul Baloche
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The Same Love
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2012
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Thank You
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Hillsong Worship
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A Beautiful Exchange
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2010
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Rejoice
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Chris Tomlin
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See The Morning
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2006
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Joyful, Joyful
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Laura Hackett
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Joy (LIVE)
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2010
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So Good to Me
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Cory Asbury
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Holy
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2008
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Make A Joyful Noise
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David Crowder
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Passion: The Road To One Day
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2000
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You Give Me Life
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Rita Springer
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Rise Up
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2004
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9:00 a.m.
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2011
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Great Are You Lord
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All Sons & Daughters
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All Sons & Daughters
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2014
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Tears Of Joy
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Phil Wickham
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The Ascension
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2013
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What Joy Is Found
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Jeremy Riddle
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Full Attention
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2007
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The Happy Song
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Delirious
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The Cutting Edge
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1997
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You Are My Joy
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David Crowder Band
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Passion: Everything Glorious
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2006
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Great Rejoicing
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Crowder
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American Prodigal (Deluxe Edition)
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2016
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I love this quote from Max Lucado: “Gratitude is always an option.”
Today’s songs are all themed around God’s goodness and our gratitude!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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6AM
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Come Ye Thankful People Come
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Leigh Nash
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Hymns And Sacred Songs
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2011
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Youre Good Lord
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Kathryn Scott
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Satisfy
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2003
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Isnt He Good?
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Sovereign Grace Music
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Worship God Live
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2005
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So Good to Me
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Cory Asbury
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Holy
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2008
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Bless the Lord
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David Leach
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Our Saviors Love
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2014
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Thank You
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The Merchant Band
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The World Can Wait
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2006
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Havent You Been Good (feat. Chris McCrea)
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PDI
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I Stand In Awe
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2002
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Sovereign Over Us
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Michael W. Smith
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Sovereign
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2014
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Faithful
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Sisterbrother
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SisterBrother
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2011
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King of Glory (You Restore My Soul)
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All Sons & Daughters
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All Sons & Daughters
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2014
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My Portion And My Strength
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Ellie Holcomb
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As Sure As The Sun
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2014
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You Are Good
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Matt Papa
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You Are Good
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2006
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For The Good
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Shane & Shane
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Everything Is Different
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2009
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7AM
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All Because of the Cross
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Paul Baloche
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The Same Love
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2012
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Hes Always Been Faithful
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Sara Groves
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Conversations
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2002
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The Purest Place (featuring Tim Hughes)
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Watermark
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The Purest Place
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2004
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Come Thou Fount
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Audrey Assad
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2013
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For Your Glory & My Good
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All Sons & Daughters
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All Sons & Daughters
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2014
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Gratitude
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Nichole Nordeman
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Woven And Spun
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2002
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Give Thanks
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Mylon Le Fevre
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Faith, Hope and Love
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1993
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Good to Me
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Audrey Assad
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Fortunate Fall
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2013
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You Are Good
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Jeff Deyo
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Surrender
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2005
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Psalm 134 (Bless the Lord)
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Robbie Seay Band
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Psalms LP
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2015
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Your Goodness
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Brian Campbell
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Hearts Wake To The Giver Of Life
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2012
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You Are Good
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Rita Springer
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I Have To Believe
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2005
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Thank You
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Hillsong Worship
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A Beautiful Exchange
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2010
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8AM
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All Creatures of Our God and King (Live)
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David Crowder Band
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Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern
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2004
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He Is Faithful
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Jesus Culture & Bryan Torwalt
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Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago
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2011
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We Are Blessed
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All Sons & Daughters
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The Longing – EP
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2012
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Good To Me
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Desperation Band
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Everyone Overcome
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2007
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Good Good Father
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Housefires
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Housefires II
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2014
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Thank You Lord
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Paul Baloche
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A Greater Song
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2006
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A Grateful People/Bless the Lord
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Watermark
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A Grateful People
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2006
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We Give Thanks
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Caedmons Call
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In The Company Of Angels 2–The World Will Sing
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2006
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God Is Good
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Dustin Kensrue
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The Water & The Blood
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2013
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10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
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Matt Redman
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10,000 Reasons
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2012
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We Give You Thanks
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All Sons & Daughters
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All Sons & Daughters
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2014
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9AM
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You Have Been So Good (feat. Sara Groves)
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Paul Baloche
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A Greater Song
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2006
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Thank You Jesus
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Hillsong Worship
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No Other Name
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2014
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God is Good
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Enter The Worship Circle
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Third Circle
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2003
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Thank You God For Saving Me (feat. Phil Wickham)
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Chris Tomlin
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Burning Lights
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2013
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Thank You for Healing Me
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Matt Redman
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Beautiful News
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2006
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Thank You For Saving Me
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Delirious
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Deeper
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1998
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Thank You For Hearing Me
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David Crowder
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All I Can Say
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1998
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You Are Good
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Darrell Evans
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Awesome God Is He
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2013
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You Are So Good
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The Merchant Band
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The World Can Wait
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2006
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Good Forever (Live)
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Matt Redman
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Your Grace Finds Me (Live)
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2013
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Be Praised
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Jon And Tiffany Aitken
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We Honor You
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2011
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You Are Good (feat. Brian Johnson) [Live]
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Bethel Live
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Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live]
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2011
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Relationship-Building Principle comes from First Timothy 2:1-4.
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
In a world where many opinions are expressed in the public square, it is important to remember the power of prayer expressed in the privacy of a closet. This Scripture is an invitation to pray on behalf of others, including people in positions of authority such as church leaders, government leaders, business leaders, teachers, and parents. Our prayers to God have a way of changing our own attitude toward people. William Law once said, “There is nothing that makes us love a man so much as praying for him.” That is because in intercession, our heart becomes more aligned with God’s heart for that person. However God responds to our prayers for someone, we know this: God is pleased by our petitions, and works in response to our prayers to bring souls into God’s Kingdom.
Prayer is a vital relationship-building principle to take to heart in the Year of Connection.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment Of Celebration reflects on the greatness and goodness of God.
We see this in Psalm 95, which begins with the invitation for us to “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
This is not a timid worship gathering described here. This is a jubilant celebration using music to convey love for God and to proclaim His distinct place of honor as the great King above all gods.
As we approach God with a thankful heart, we remember how we are blessed by His attributes. He is holy and is making us holy. He is merciful and pardons sin. He is wise beyond measure, and gives us wisdom as we take His Word to heart.
With a thankful heart, we also remember how He has blessed us with His precious gift when He sent Jesus to the world. First John 3:16 says, “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.” In Jesus, we see the evidence of God’s love for us.
The greatness and goodness of God are reasons to be glad in the Year of Celebration.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment Of Celebration reflects on the peace of a faith-focused thought life.
In Philippians 4, the Apostle Paul listed a number of healthy habits that lead to peace with God.
One healthy habit was to rejoice in the Lord always.
Another healthy habit was to present our prayer requests to God with thanksgiving.
Another thing we can do is learn from those in places of spiritual authority-to listen to their teachings, to watch how they live, and follow their example as they follow Christ.
Verse 8 talks about yet another healthy habit that brings peace to our soul. “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”
When we think about Jesus, we are thinking of these qualities, because He defines them. When our minds are focused on Christ, we remember that our lives are in the hands of Someone who loves us very much and has proved it at the cross and empty grave.
The peace of a faith-focused thought life is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
The Thanksgiving edition of the Praise & Worship Show really tops the list of my favorite themes! For all 4 hours of the show, we’ll focus on God’s goodness in our lives and our gratefulness in response.
To quote Hillsong United’s “Desert Song”:
“All of my days,
In every season,
You are still God.
I have a reason to sing.
I have a reason to worship.”
No matter what you’re going through–the valley or the mountaintop–I hope to help you remember God’s goodness through it. Join me and let these songs lead your heart to a place of thankful worship.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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| You Have Been So Good (feat. Sara Groves) |
Paul Baloche |
A Greater Song |
2006 |
| Gratitude |
Nichole Nordeman |
Woven And Spun |
2002 |
| We Give Thanks |
Caedmons Call |
In The Company Of Angels 2–The World Will Sing |
2006 |
| Great Are You (psalm 8v3,4 and 18v19) |
Downhere |
Downhere |
2001 |
| Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) |
Chris Tomlin |
Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace |
2007 |
| Desert Song |
Hillsong United |
Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls |
2009 |
| Thank You For The Cross (feat. Brenton Brown) |
Vineyard |
Holy |
2002 |
| Thank You For Hearing Me |
David Crowder |
All I Can Say |
1998 |
| Thank You for Healing Me |
Matt Redman |
Beautiful News |
2006 |
| Thank You For Saving Me |
Delirious |
Deeper |
1998 |
| Psalm 126 (You Have Done Great Things) |
Charlie Hall |
Passion: Our Love Is Loud |
2002 |
| Praise The Lord |
Kristene Mueller |
Those Who Dream |
2008 |
| 7AM |
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| Come Ye Thankful People Come |
Leigh Nash |
Hymns And Sacred Songs |
2011 |
| 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) (feat. Passion) |
Matt Redman |
Passion: White Flag |
2012 |
| Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson) |
New Life Worship |
You Hold It All |
2011 |
| Oh! Great Is Our God! |
The Sing Team |
Oh! Great Is Our God! |
2012 |
| So Good to Me |
Cory Asbury |
Holy |
2008 |
| Joyful, Joyful |
Casting Crowns |
Until The Whole World Hears |
2010 |
| Our Great God (feat. Rebecca St. James) |
Todd Agnew |
Better Questions |
2007 |
| How Great Is Our God |
Chris Tomlin |
Passion: How Great Is Our God |
2005 |
| Generous King |
Sovereign Grace Music |
The Gathering |
2011 |
| Great Are You Lord |
Phillips, Craig and Dean |
Fearless |
2010 |
| You Are Good |
Rita Springer |
I Have To Believe |
2005 |
| Give Thanks |
Mylon Le Fevre |
Faith, Hope and Love |
1993 |
| Great Is Thy Faithfulness |
Israel Houghton |
WOW Hymns |
2007 |
| 8AM |
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| Your Glory |
All Sons & Daughters |
Season One |
2012 |
| God Is Good |
Dustin Kensrue |
The Water & The Blood |
2013 |
| You Are Good |
Matt Papa |
You Are Good |
2006 |
| Thank You Lord |
Paul Baloche |
A Greater Song |
2006 |
| Thankful |
Caedmons Call |
40 Acres |
1999 |
| How Great Is Your Faithfulness |
Matt Redman |
We Shall Not Be Shaken |
2009 |
| A Grateful People/Bless the Lord |
Watermark |
A Grateful People |
2006 |
| God is Good |
Enter The Worship Circle |
Third Circle |
2003 |
| For The Lord Is Good (Psalm 100) |
Women Of Faith |
Outrageous Joy |
1998 |
| Thank You |
Dennis Jernigan and Friends |
Hands Lifted High |
2004 |
| Your Goodness |
Brian Campbell |
Hearts Wake To The Giver Of Life |
2012 |
| Good To Me |
Desperation Band |
Everyone Overcome |
2007 |
| Greatly To Be Praised |
Brian and Jenn Johnson |
We Believe |
2006 |
| 9AM |
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| You Are Good |
Israel and New Breed |
New Season |
2001 |
| You Are So Good To Me |
Waterdeep |
You Are So Good To Me (Waterdeep Worship) |
2001 |
| Great Great God |
Phillips, Craig and Dean |
Breathe In |
2012 |
| Because of Your Love |
Paul Baloche |
A Greater Song |
2006 |
| How Great Thou Art |
Charlie Hall |
Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern |
2004 |
| Youre Good Lord |
Kathryn Scott |
Satisfy |
2003 |
| Forever Reign |
Kristian Stanfill |
Passion: Here For You |
2011 |
| A Greater Song |
Matt Redman |
Beautiful News |
2006 |
| Thank You |
The Merchant Band |
The World Can Wait |
2006 |
| You Are Good |
Jeff Deyo |
Surrender |
2005 |
| Thrill |
Charlie Hall |
The Bright Sadness |
2008 |
| Take Heart |
Hillsong United |
Aftermath |
2011 |
JOHN SHIRK – Philippians 2:14 gives us a direct word of instruction that will affect our relationships and our witness for God if we heed the message.
“Do everything without complaining or arguing.” Persistent complaining or an argumentative spirit saps the energy from relationships. The Israelites in Moses’ day were known for complaining about their plight on the way to the Promised Land, and they got nowhere fast. Complaints focus on the problem, without seeking a solution or without turning to prayer. A thankful person will recognize problems, but can also see opportunities through life’s challenges.
Paul, the writer of Philippians, knew that complaining or arguing undermined the strength of the church’s witness for Jesus. And so, he proceeds to explain why we should do everything without complaining or arguing-“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe, as you hold out the word of life.”
With gratitude to God, we can chase away a complaining or arguing spirit, and shine the light of the Gospel to this generation.
The credible witness of a thankful person is a lesson of faith worth remembering.
