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.
To her 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
enterance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, 
'Don't quit....keep playing.'
Then, leaning over, the great Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in the bass part.

Soon his right arm reached around to te 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 memerized 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 do your best, listen carefully.

You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear,

'Don't quiet...Keep playing.'

May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping you.

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, Dont quit...keep playing. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
 

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