The retail world in Baja consists of mostly second-hand shops. Meaning that if you were to go look for clothes, furniture, appliances, bicycles, random Christmas decor etc. they would most likely come from a "segunda" or "second-hand" store. I enjoy some good thrift shopping, but my reaction says doesn't this get old? Isn't it nice to get something new every once in awhile?
Maybe this is a stretch, but thinking about the desire for newness got my wheels turning as I thought about how we often settle for second best in life. That perhaps we sink into routine and accept our circumstances instead of reaching up and grabbing hold of the new things God has for us.
Our God is a Creator and Sustainer of life. One who takes great delight in blessing His children. A God that forgives, forgets, heals and restores. And a God that has made us new!!
Let's not limit God for settling for second best.
Let's not settle for living vicariously through someone else or being jealous about someone else's situation, but instead step out in faith and take hold of what he has for YOU.
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
Psalm 37
