~THE PIANO~

Wishing to encourage her young sons 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 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 obligation.
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 our Heavenly Father.
What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy.
We try our best, but the results aren't exactly gracefully 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.
He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things.

Author Unknown

I WILL PRAISE YOU WITH MY HEART (PSALM 138)

 

I will praise you with my heart, O God!
I will praise Your name; bow down to You.
I will praise Your love and faithfulness.
Your love, Lord, endures, ever is true.

1. May all the kings of earth praise You, Lord,
as they listen to Your Word.
May they sing the glory of Your Ways.
May You be with us always.

2. Though I may be in danger, You are there
to preserve me through Your care.
Fulfill my life, Your purposes for me,
as I keep my sight on Thee. ever is true.
You, Lord, are true!

 

 

 

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