Sane, Simple, Sacred: Real Power Comes from God

Real Power Comes from God

How do YOU light YOUR "outside"?

Our supermarket occasionally runs a "special" - buy 10 for $10/Get the 11th free. These lights were included. Yesterday I purchased six of them and five other items.

I have an appointment that will take me past the store this morning. I think I'll buy 11 more! $.90@ is a great deal...and they looked SO good when the sun went down last night!

The Scriptures say, "God commanded light
to shine in the dark."

Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.

We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored.

The real power comes from God and not from us.

2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Oh, for HIS light to shine out from me today!

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no spring chickenJuly 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM
You're shining this morning Rebecca! Love the lights...

Blessings,Debbie
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ShandaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I've been wondering if they really work and are worth buying. After reading this...guess I'll give them a try
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elizabethJuly 27, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Beautiful words my friend!
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ColleenJuly 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Beautiful post and beautiful picture Rebecca. I have been just dying to buy some of these this year and have no idea why I've been putting it off.:) Hope you are having a really blessed and beautiful summer.
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AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Like the others who have commented, I wondered about these kinds of lights. I'll have to take a closer look next time I see them in a store.

Cindy (Letters From Midlife)
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GlendaJuly 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Amen! I want to stay connected to The Power!!
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DianaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
I have two little solar lights and I love them too. Although I have given up gardening for the summer, I'm still feeling the light shine on me!!

This little light of mine....

Love Di ♥
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Janettessage.blogspot.comJuly 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Yes the real power comes from God and not in ourselves...that is where I am...only He can change my heart, only He can give me strength...I am truly nothing without Him

I will have to try those...it would be fun to light up our sidewalk
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Kathleen July 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM
I love the way those lights absorb the light from the son, then give out that light after dark. So many spiritual parallels!
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BohemianJuly 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM
You most certainly ARE shining this Morning Rebecca! Thank you for stopping by with sweet words again and I'm so glad you found today's Post on the Tranquility Tour inspiring. Shine on!!!

Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
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Lori ZehrJuly 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Neat post, Rebecca: I've been considering buying some of those lights! I wish I'd run into a deal like that!
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My Galveston CottageJuly 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I have placed lights in my garden and just love the way they illuminate the space at night. Although, I think you got a better deal. wow. Have a nice day -- and thank you for stopping by LWYL.
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Terra July 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM
I like your lights, and your blog theme. I picked a word for me this year and the word is "shine" so you can see I am drawn to this post.
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