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When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the
mother returned to her seat and discovered that the 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 obligatio.
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."
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