I too was very involved in photography and dark rooms etc. Your descriptions of them resonated with me, as did the question "what does Jesus want us to do?"
We need to differentiate between the necessary work to feed ourselves and the work we need to do that feeds us to eternal life. Both are necessary, but the later is more important in the larger scheme of things:
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” (John 6:26-27)
We need to live this life to glorify God in our works, be they physical work to gain food and shelter, or studying to understand the words of God. There is no conflict, both are necessary and important.
I too was very involved in photography and dark rooms etc. Your descriptions of them resonated with me, as did the question "what does Jesus want us to do?"
We need to differentiate between the necessary work to feed ourselves and the work we need to do that feeds us to eternal life. Both are necessary, but the later is more important in the larger scheme of things:
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” (John 6:26-27)
We need to live this life to glorify God in our works, be they physical work to gain food and shelter, or studying to understand the words of God. There is no conflict, both are necessary and important.