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A Perfect Day

While Bramblewood was working in his yard, Songbird came to greet him. "Good morning!" said the Songbird. "How are you doing this fine morning?"

"It's a perfect day." replied Bramblewood. "I'm finishing up my yard work and a few other things because I will be on a journey soon."

"Oh?" asked Songbird curiously. "Where will you go?"

"I'm going to explore the world and see what wonders are out there. I want to see how others live and learn about them. We will leave in a few days. Forest Guardian, Fawn and I will set out early morning but I don't know how long we will be traveling. You can't see the whole world too fast, you know!" replied the little mouse excitedly.

"No, I guess not." said Songbird. "It will be exciting for you, I'm sure. You can tell me all about it when you return. Until then I'll be curious to know what you find and what you see while exploring. Good-bye Bramblewood. I will come visit again soon."

Bramblewood waved good-bye and began to think of his journey. 'It is a little frightening going into the unknown.' Bramblewood thought to himself. But he was sure of this one thing. . .it was something he had to do. He looked about him and thought how beautiful the day was. His eyes began to get heavy while the warm sun soothed him. "I think I'll go lay down in the garden and just think a while." he said. He put his tools away and walked to his favorite place in the forest to lie down and enjoy the rest of the afternoon all by himself.

It is good to try something new and not be afraid of expanding our interests. We were created to enjoy life, to love God and to move forward in all we do and not to become stagnant. Jesus and the Disciples went on many journeys. They met new people, and saw new lands. Even if we cannot afford to travel or don't have the ability to physically, we can always step forward and try out new things that come across our path each day. A new food, a new song, a new band, a new movie, a new friend, a new love.

"Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go."
(1 Corinthians 16:5-9)

Have A Perfect Day!