My Bargain Bag, or rampant consumerism!

Whilst visiting our local Salvos store ten days ago, I espied a blue overnight bag, that really took my fancy, as I hadn't a use for it at the time, plus we had entered the store to look for a hat for my husband, I didn't buy it, nor did I buy a very pretty large brimmed black hat, due to the fact that my husband said it looked like I was attending a funeral! The bag stayed in my thoughts for a few days and I found myself wondering why I didn't buy it and what I would have done with it had I bought it. Can you tell that I am a procrastinator?
Anyway, this morning, a beautiful Spring morning, we ventured to the store for browse, as you do, and what do you know? We were greeted by an old acquaintance that we had made at another local op, holding the door open for us, whilst proclaiming "Everything is half price!" Music to an op shoppers ears! Many potential customers were in attendance, and we plunged in to check out the available items.

Yes, the blue bag was still there, at half price, even though I hadn't come up with a reason for owning it, beside the fact I liked it, I knew that I was going to be taking it home with me! Three dollars fifty was a bargain that I was not going to resist. After all a cup of coffee costs more than that here on the Gold Coast! This was value! A pretty footed Christmas plate and a sun hat joined my spoils and I left the store with a smile on my face having only parted with eleven dollars and and fifty cents!
I was tickled pink with my bag, suddenly not concerned as to what use I would put it to, just happy to own it!

Funny, you know, just this week, the topic our Bible study group discussed was possessions. If I am not careful, the joy that I initially experienced from owning my bag can turn into guilt for giving way to the lust of the eyes, buying something just because I liked it and could afford it, not really having any need or designated use for it.
Hmmmm... It would make a great knitting bag, but I've recently made myself one of those; definitely an overnight bag, but I don't do that very often. Maybe that was why the appealing blue, overnight bag was in the op shop to start with, the owner was no longer enjoying overnight stays; maybe I was meant to write this blog and smile, knowing that "all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" I love my blue, overnight bag for what it is and if I find a good use for it - great, if I don't, then I will have had my three dollars fifty value from it and when I no longer receive joy form owning it (hopefully using it as well!), I will send it to another op shop for them to make a few more dollars from.

Any thoughts?
Simply Susan