Words of Encouragement

[Penni60 45]

My mom has a knack for sending me emails at just the right time when I am down or need a lift. I was and have been lately very frustrated about my slow weight loss. I am working through all that and accepting some things. THat is hard in and of itself. Then this morning she sends me the following email. It really brought everything into perspetive for me.

If this email doesn't ring true for you in your beliefs then don't read it.

The Concert

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 obbligato. 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!

And remember, "Don't quit." "Keep playing."

[Mrs Sabre 1]

Amen! Awesome Penni; thank you!

[PamRN 0]

I love that, thanks for sharing it.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Thanks Penni!

[leatha_g 4]

Amen.. and Thank God that He is there for us even when we continue to 'play' like children.