Whistler’s Friend

            Legend has it that the artist, James Whistler (WHISTLER’S MOTHER), once attempted to get a fellow painter’s work into an Autumn exhibition. Whistler succeeded, and the painting was hung.

            At the exhibition, the painter was thrilled as Whistler took him to view his painting on display. “Good Gracious!” the painter cried out, “You’re exhibiting my picture upside down.”

            “Hush,” Whistler replied, "the committee refused it the other way.”

            Ever offer God one of your best works, only to see Him use in a way you would have never dreamed of—or wanted? Rejoice—at least He is willing to display your work.

Source—Edmund Fuller