Dont quit. Keep playing Wishing to encourage her young sons progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked NO ADMITTANCE. 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 was 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 boys ear, Dont 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 obligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was so mesmerized they couldnt recall what else the great master played. Only the classic Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Thats the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results arent exactly graceful flowing music. But with the hand of the Master, our lifes work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, Dont quit. Keep playing. *** Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesnt call the equipped, He equips the called. And Hell always be there to love and guide you on to great things. Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than the things you acquire.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:03:17 +0000
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