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PIANO CONCERT

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
quietly got up 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 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
obligato. 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 God. 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. The 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 will
always be there to love and guide you on to great things!

-- Author Unknown

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