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 an old 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 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 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.”
Remember, God doesn’t seem to call the equipped, rather, He equips the ‘called.’
Source : Some email forward that I treasure. Bless the person who wrote it!
..and I need to hear that voice….Please whisper to me, Lord!  Ok, ok, I think I hear it….
That’s such a sweet story. Thanks for sharing it. I needed that today.
and the moral of the story is,
“don’t worry the next time your sons go missing”
Yeah, I need to look out of the window more often
Appreciate the smiling twinkles of faraay stars
Yes, I too seek out the One above, but then
When he answerrs, I’m most times asleep downstairs
With my TV and teh-C
Have eyes, do not see
Mom-5X roll over
thaks for wonderfool story
I’ll try to eat less tehsee
And drink more braed and honey!
Desi – Drink less teh-see, your name no longer desee…how?
ahpek – Choy, not my sons la. I got big bull horn to tackle. Kautim liao, si fook sai.
C.i. – God bless!
Perfect for procrastinators 🙂
beautiful story ;).. although em not a god believer but i do appreciate a good moral story.. 😀
although i read this one week later, but this little story is exactly what I need today. just feeling a little low…thank you.
Does anybody know who said ” God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called.” thanks!!!!!!!!! Trying to find out for a friend!!!!!