…The melting pot mentality of America is embodied in a thrift store. One can look around the parking lot and observe vehicles ranging from BMW’s to Beretta’s, shelves stocked with both jewels and junk, while purchasers carrying either Amex Gold cards or Food Stamps stock up their carts. People have shared their life story with me standing between the old frames and sweat pants.
I understand that thrift store shopping is not for everyone. Yet for me, it’s part of who I am to embrace both the beauty and the bedlam that comes with second hand purchases. It’s a unique way that the Lord shows me over and over again just how much He loves me.
I truly believe that if Jesus was walking these streets today, He would definitely hang out at his local Goodwill. If He can heal the blind, and make the lame walk, surely He can surprise me by turning someone else’s trash into my treasure, and He does it – time and time again.
I’m writing over at (in)courage today. Please stop by and read the rest of my story about Finding Thankfulness through a Thrift Store, and see some of my “Trash to Treasure” finds.
Heading to incourage now. . . who could resist after seeing this little sneak peek?
So glad you’re safely home! Rejoicing with you and your family at the addition of your darling Edison!
I had to laugh at work yesterday when I got compliment after compliment on my outfit. A Gap sweater ($1.29 Goodwill) and Banana Republic slacks ($1.29 Goodwill) and the cutest pair of Maurices brown boots (a little pricy at $5.59 Goodwill) My whole outfit including shoes for less than $8. Thanks for inspiring me to go thrifting! And after one of your posts I was inspired to ask what days at my store were discount days and I found out it was Sunday. I know what day to do my shopping on now! So Thanks!!
I feel the same way about my local thrift store. I really feel part of something GOOD and real when I am there.