JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Jeremiah 10:12 and 13.

“God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; he makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.”

Lightning and wind get our attention to seek shelter from the storm. In a similar way, God works through the storms of our lives to get our attention. Storms take us out of our comfort zone-a health challenge, relationship conflict, or an unexpected job loss. They bring turbulence and shake up our world.

David was driven in his storms to find shelter in the Lord’s presence. He said in Psalm 61:4, “I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.”

God is able to work through the storms of life to draw us into a closer relationship with Him.

This Light Reflection inspires us to find our shelter in God’s grace through the storms of life in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to commit our ways to God.

This is a step of surrendering to God’s plan for our lives, inviting Him to guide us, and trusting Him to provide for us as we do His will.

This begins with a relationship with God where we learn to understand what moves His heart and align our lives to what He loves.

Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the LORD; trust in him, and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

We can live with the confidence of Philippians 1:5 that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Committing our ways to God is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to connect with people who love God.

Christian Headlines dot com recently reported on a statement by the U.S. Surgeon General noting loneliness as a public health threat.

Loneliness can increase the risk of physical ailments along with depression and anxiety.

In the book of Genesis, God said “it is not good for the man to be alone.” We were made to live in relationships. Connecting with people who love God opens the door for fellowship, encouragement, and a healthy support system.

Hebrews 10:24 and 25 says, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.”

Connecting with people who love God is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Proverbs 4:18.

“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”

For the person who follows Jesus, each step takes us to brighter places. Our witness for Jesus becomes more radiant as we reflect His character in our way of life, the words we say, and the attitudes of our heart.

One of the reasons that we are here is to make a difference on this earth for the Kingdom of God. He encourages us to look around and see the needs of the people around us with eyes of compassion. As we look to Christ and know Him better, God prepares us for a mission to share His love with those who are lost and hurting. We can seize the opportunities that God gives us by seeking His plan for our lives, looking for open doors that He provides, and walking through them with an obedient heart.

This Light Reflection inspires us to follow the path where God leads us in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Song TItle	Artist	Album	Year
6AM
Come Holy Spirit (Live)	Matt Maher & Martin Smith	Alive & Breathing	2020
Keep Me Burning	Josh Baldwin	Where The Glory Is	2022
God Is On The Throne	We The Kingdom	We The Kingdom	2022
God Really Loves Us (feat. Dante Bowe)	Crowder	Milk & Honey	2022
Good Plans	Red Rocks Worship	Ascend	2023
Altogether Good (feat. Sandra McCracken)	Citizens	Single	2020
Music To My Ears	Tiffany Hudson	Hidden Here	2023
Tend	Emmy Rose	Simple	2022
The Narrow Way	Steffany Gretzinger	The Narrow Way	2023
Firm Foundation (He Wont)	Cody Carnes	Single	2022
The Rock	Planetshakers	Album Version	2023
7AM
Up On This Rock	VOUS Worship	I Met Jesus In Miami	2022
Youve Already Won (Live)	Shane & Shane	Single	2022
This Is Our God	Phil Wickham	Single	2023
Ive Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone)	Passion	Live From Passion 2023 – Single	2023
Great Are You Lord	All Sons & Daughters	All Sons & Daughters	2014
Save the Day	Anthem Worship	Human	2023
Trust In God	Elevation Worship	Radio Single	2023
Gratitude (Live At Sound Emporium)	Benjamin William Hastings & Worship Together	Songs You Maybe Didnt Know I Wrote And Some You Maybe Did	2023
I Cant Get Away (feat. Naomi Raine)	Melissa Helser	The Land Im Livin In (Live)	2022
Forever & Amen (Live)	Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe	God Is Good! (Live)	2022
8AM
Shine On Us (Live) (feat. Mitch Wong)	CAIN	Honest Offering (Live)	2023
Everything That Has Breath (Praise) (feat. Bryan & Katie Torwalt)	Jesus Culture	Why Not Right Now? (Live)	2023
Christ And Christ Crucified (Live)	Lindy Cofer, Circuit Rider Music & Mitch Wong	I Saw The Lord (Live)	2022
Son Of Suffering (feat. Matt Redman)	David Funk	Homecoming (Live)	2021
King Jesus (Live)	Brooke Ligertwood	SEVEN (Live)	2022
Holy Forever (feat. Brian & Jenn Johnson)	Chris Tomlin	Holy Forever (Live From Good Friday 2023) – Single	2023
Every Season	Canyon Hills Worship	Single	2023
Miracle In Me	Red Rocks Worship	Single	2023
Take You At Your Word (feat. Benjamin William Hastings)	Cody Carnes	God Is Good! (Live)	2022
I Thank God (feat. Ryan Ellis, JWLKRS Worship)	Housefires	How to Start a Housefire Part 2	2023
9AM
Praise You Anywhere	Brandon Lake	Single	2023
Why Not Right Now? (feat. Bryan & Katie Torwalt)	Jesus Culture	Why Not Right Now? (Live)	2023
Thats The Thing About Praise (feat. Blessing Offor)	Benjamin William Hastings	Benjamin William Hastings	2022
Back To Life	Zahriya Zachary	Single	2023
Hidden Here	Tiffany Hudson	Hidden Here	2023
I Believe	Phil Wickham	I Believe	2023
Monday Morning Faith	SEU Worship & Chelsea Plank	Heart Cry	2022
Jesus Over Everything (feat. Andrew Holt)	The Belonging Co	See The Light (Live)	2021
Fear Is Not My Future (feat. Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake)	Maverick City Music	Kingdom Book One	2022
What I See (feat. Chris Brown)	Elevation Worship	LION	2022
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine)	Bethel Music	Homecoming (Live)	2021
Feels Like A Blessing	Benjamin Hastings & JUDAH.	Single	2022

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Luke 15:20.

This is one of the highlights in the Parable of the Lost Son taught by Jesus.

A father had two sons. The younger one took his share of the estate and squandered his wealth on wild living. But after he spent everything and was in need, he came to his senses and decided to return to his father.

“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son and threw his arms around him and kissed him.”

This is a vivid picture of God’s compassion for the person who recognizes their need for forgiveness. Compassion sees the needs of another person and is moved to relieve their distress. Compassion moved the father to embrace his son who had returned home to Him.

The Father’s arms are open wide to receive returning Prodigals today.

This Light Reflection inspires us to marvel at the brilliance of God’s compassion in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to fix our eyes on Jesus.

It’s amazing how much our perspective can change from darkness to light when we focus on Jesus.

His extreme love will inspire us. His gentle humility will move us. His righteous example will give us a pattern for godly living. He will purify our faith so that it sparkles and shines brightly for His glory.

Hebrews 12:1 and 2 encourages us to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing 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.”

Fixing our Eyes on Jesus is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Isaiah 6, verses 1 to 3.

Isaiah said, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were **seraphim, each with six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Isaiah had a vivid view of God’s glory and it was a defining moment in his life. He would be called one of God’s prophets.

When we encounter the living God, we may be overwhelmed with amazement, and overcome by emotion. Like Isaiah, we may be grieved by our own sin in the presence of a holy God. But God’s mercy is also there to pardon our sin and prepare us for ministry. In the light of God’s glory, our faith is purified and our mission is clarified.

This Light Reflection inspires us to marvel at the brilliance of God’s glory in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to tell someone about Jesus.

In a world where people are seeking to be loved and accepted, there is no one who can do that like Jesus. He is the reason for our hope. This day is an opportunity to share the refreshing news of God’s unfailing love.

We can tell others how He meets our deepest needs by His grace. We can point them to the reality of the cross and the empty grave, and share what His death and resurrection mean for our lives-specifically, forgiveness and eternal life.

Simon Peter came to Christ after his brother Andrew said to him, “We have found the Messiah (that is, the Christ).”  John 1:42 says, “And he brought him to Jesus.”

Telling someone about Jesus is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com