Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

            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."

            May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are
            there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true
            masterpieces.

            Remember, God doesn't  seem to call the equipped rather,  He
            equips  the 'called.'

            Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by
            the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little
            message along.

            May God bless you and be with you always!