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The Concert
When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.
In horror, the mother saw her little
boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear,
"Don't quit.""Keep playing."
Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached
down with his left hand and began filling
in a bass part. Soon his right arm
reached around to the other side of the
child, and he added a running obbligato.
Together, the old master and the young
novice transformed what could have been a
frightening situation into a wonderfully
creative experience.
The audience was so mesmerized that they
couldn't recall what else the great master
played.
Only the classic,
" Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
Perhaps that's the way it is with God.
What we can accomplish on
our own is hardly noteworthy.
We try our best, but the results aren't always
graceful flowing music. However, with the
hand of the Master, our life's work can truly
be beautiful.
The next time you set out to accomplish
great feats, listen carefully. You may hear
the voice of the Master, whispering in your
ear,
"Don't quit." "Keep playing."
May you feel His arms around you and
know that His hands are there, helping you
turn your feeble attempts into true
masterpieces.
Remember, God doesn't seem to call the
equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.'
Life is more accurately measured by the
lives you touch than by the things you
acquire. So touch someone by passing this
little message along.
May God bless you and be with you always!
And remember,
"Don't quit."
"Keep playing.",
!God has a great plan for your life!
Just give everything to the Lord.
-- Author Unknown
