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THE CONCERT
Aug 19, 2006
The Concert

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 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. So touch someone by passing this little message along.

May God bless you and be with you always!

and

remember   ,

"Don't quit."

"Keep playing."


HAVE A GREAT WEEK END!
MAY GOD BLESS ~
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