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 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 was 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 so mesmerized they couldn't recall what else the great
master played. Only the classic "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

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 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. Life
is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than the things
you acquire.
 

~Author Unknown~