It has been a long time since I posted message from Today's Gift. I thought this story was worth sharing.
The Lion and the Mouse
A lion was taking a nap in the forest when a mouse began to run up and
down the lion's body. This awakened the lion, which caught the mouse and
was going to eat it. But the little creature spoke. "I beg your pardon,
great king of the forest," it squeaked. "Please forgive me for waking
you. If you would spare my life I promise to return the favor one day."
The lion let out a snicker. "How could you possibly save a creature as
powerful as I? I find that hard to believe, but I am feeling gracious
today." So the lion freed the mouse.
Sometime later the lion was caught in a trap. The hunters wanted to
impress the king with a live lion, so they tied the lion to a tree and
set off to obtain a wagon. After the hunters had left, the mouse came
upon the lion. It began to gnaw at the rope. When the lion was freed the
mouse asked, "Did I not live up to my promise?"
The moral of the story: Little friends may prove to be great friends.
This really makes me stop and think of the people in my life. Someone whom I am not particularly close to could end up making a real difference in my life. You just never know who may prove to be a great friend. What a wonderful message!
Be inspired!
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