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Lesson #3: Learning about the amazing world of stock images and “giving credit to whom credit is due”

There is a story in the Bible that has influenced my thinking when it comes to giving thanks. Thoughts of this account run through my mind on a very regular basis as I go about my next treasured digital art design.

Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy (KJV)

Luke 17:11-19 – Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.  Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

Giving thanks and giving credit to whom credit is due is right in so many ways. Of course, we want to first give credit and thanks to the Father for giving us the ability and talent to do what we do, to learn what we learn, and to have what we have. And then we give credit and thanks to those whom God used to help train us along the way. We thank our parents, our friends, family, pastors, teachers, mentors, and leaders; the list should go on and on. These wonderful people are worthy of our thanks because they give us information and guidance to help make our lives better, many times at their own personal expense. All too often they are not thanked enough. I have come to the personal conclusion that I want to be like the Samaritan who came back and gave thanks. I hope you will, too!

How does giving thanks have anything to do with digital art or small business you may ask? A lot, I tell you! See, in the world of digital art, there are a gazillion things one ought to be thankful for and give proper credit to. It helps those who provide that service or product, and it gives the thankful heart favor in their eyes, and they, too, become thankful for the appreciation they’ve been given. It’s a cycle of kindness that starts with giving and continues on by thanking.

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