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 obligato.  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.  And, He'll always be there to love
and guide you on to great things!

"When you're down to nothing, God is up to something"

Author: Unknown