The Piano Lesson

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Just an encouraging story to share with you all!

Holly

Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother

took the small 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 lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother

returned to her seat and discovered that her son 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 obligatio. 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.

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 playing the concerto of your life.

Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. Your

worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace.

And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's

grace.