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s you exit the show ring, a young girl hands you a ribbon. Your mind races with emotions of anger and heartbreak as you process today. Nothing is how you hoped – the handshake, the champion slap, the banner, the backdrop photo surrounded by everyone you love. But instead, you were given a light pat on the back and a colored ribbon that would only remind you how disappointing today was. Focusing on negative emotions is easy when hopes and competition are high. It is also easy to talk about faith when you hold a champion banner or buckle. But what’s hard is to include God in your show career, especially
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