The following story was sent by Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman, US Army (ret.). Director, Killology Research Group. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. He is the author of On Killing, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
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.
May God bless you and be with you always!
and remember,
"Don't quit."
"Keep playing."
