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 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 out 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...and remember,
"Don't Quit. Keep playing."
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Midi playing ~ "Menuet a l'antique, Opus 14, No. 1"
Composer ~ Ignacy Paderewski (1860-1941)
Sequenced by Emily Gray
Source ~ Classical Midis
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