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Encouraged by the Master
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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 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 God and GOD's children. 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.

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