First, some news from the photography show. I entered the three photos below into the contest...
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| Title: A Cheerful Friend |
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| Title: Impression of a Hunter |
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| Title: The Mug |
... and Impression of a Hunter won best of show. Yes, one of my photographs entered against professionals in the advanced category actually won the top prize available! Not just best of the advanced, but best of all the show. Needless to say, I am excited.
Now then, how does one handle winning? Some wave it in others faces, some deny any talent in semi-feigned humility, and yet others take all the credit, but what is right? I don't know for sure. I tend towards denial since I don't like to be the center of attention. I do know that boasting is sinful, as is shrinking back, or denying God's hand altogether. What is right is doing what God has sent you to do. Be it preach openly or demonstrate Christ by attitude.
I will be doing much praying about how I should handle winning. I never expect to win, but I don't consider how to witness for Christ if I do. I don't expect to win even more, but I've entered three shows in three years and won three awards. God must have a plan, and I must get on the same page.
5 comments:
Well done Zachary! That's so exciting! And I appreciate the way you handled the win even in this post. Showed good balance of humility and acknowledgement, giving the glory to God. Thanks, and congratulations!
Congratulations! I felt so blessed to go with you and hear the judges comments. Keep it up!
Zachary, these are great. I wondered if you entered that one of the footprint in the show. I liked what you wrote about it earlier. And it was definitely titled appropriately. I could see some of what you shared about it but knew that it would be much clearer without the copyrighting on it. It's still wonderful!
Congratulations on winning! That is a great thing and, in my mind, simply tells you that the Lord wants you to use your insight into all the glory around you to bring Him greater glory in your photos. I'd be jumping up and down but I know what you mean about how to handle it. It's nice if those who know you appreciate your success. It's exciting when those who sorta know you recognize it and acknowledge it. While some of that appears to be prideful to some folks, it is simply enjoying the moment--the blessing, and wanting to share it with the world.
Praying God opens doors you never dreamed possible with your photography. selahV
Congratulations on your win! Best of Show! WOW! You've truly got a talent! I'm sure the Lord has a fantastic plan for you and your photography!
Stay blessed!
That is very exciting! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I am very happy for you and Elizabeth, may God richly bless your life together! I look forward to checking out your gallery.
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