The Little Girl and the Piano
A little girl wanted to become a great pianist, but all she could
play on the piano was the simple little tune, "Chopsticks." No
matter how hard she tried, that was the best she could do. Her
parents decided after some time to arrange for a great maestro to
teach her to play properly. Of course, the little girl was
delighted.
When the little girl and her parents arrived at the maestro's
mansion for the first lesson, they were escorted by the butler into
the parlor, where they saw a beautiful concert grand piano.
Immediately, the little girl dashed over to the piano and began
playing "Chopsticks." Her embarrassed parents started across the
room to tell her to stop, but as she played, the maestro entered the
room and encouraged the little girl to continue.
The maestro then took a seat on the piano bench next to the little
girl, listening to her play. After a moment he began to play along
with her, adding chords, runs, and arpeggios. The little girl
continued to play "Chopsticks." The parents couldn't believe their
ears. They were hearing a beautiful piano duet, played by their
daughter and the maestro, and amazingly enough, the central theme of
it was still "Chopsticks."
At times you may feel like you're a nobody, that you will never
accomplish great things. But think of that little girl. All she
could play was "Chopsticks." Nobody wanted to hear "Chopsticks." It
was an embarrassment to her parents and annoying to everyone else.
Yet the maestro encouraged her to keep on playing.
God knows what you can do. He created you with gifts and talents.
Sure, compared to some people's abilities, your gifts and talents
may seem like "Chopsticks"-- not very original and not very
spectacular. But God says, "Keep on playing--and make some room on
the piano bench for Me." God is able to take the little that we are
able to do and turn it into something beautiful for Him.
[ Author Unknown -- from 'Colorado Comments' ]
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