I examined the winning projects and realized that, I too, could have created such exhibits. It was not above my ability at all. The personal depression was because of opportunity wasted, because I had not done my best. Those who say it does not matter about rewards will feel entirely different on Awards Day. No one likes to lose, especially when they know they did not do their best.
Personal tests are sometimes hard to complete.
Its not easy to have your work scrutinized by others, to be examined and tested. We have seen how perfectly fair and purposeful God is in rewarding His people. We have seen how easy it is to receive a reward in God's economy. There is no excuse for us to stand before our God empty-handed because of our laziness and slothfulness. God will reward even the smallest deed, even the cup of cold water given in His name.