Encouragement
Wishing to encourage her young son's 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 light
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 a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience
was mesmerized.
That's the way it is with our Heavenly Father.
What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best,
but the results aren't exactly graceful, flowing music. But with the hand
of the Master, our life's 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, "Don't 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 doesn't call the equipped, He
equips the called. And He'll always be there to love and guide you on to
great things.
Author Unknown GO
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