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'Don't Quit'
Posted by
PEGASUS
(VIP) 17 Aug 2005 12:10pm
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.
May God bless you and be with you always!
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