What do you think went through this bird’s mind when he or she stood on that branch and heard Momma Bird say: Ok, it’s time to fly for the first time. Just step off the branch, flap your wings and good luck. Maybe you remember some “first times” in your life and how those moments felt.
To be a man of woman of Christ is to be ready every day to step off the limb of comfort or personal security, to try something you have never done before, to experience something for the first time, all because you are a disciple of Jesus. All because his way might be different from my way. Remember the famous 7 Last Words of The Church: “We’ve never done it that way before!” Sometimes faith in His way demands that we go beyond ourselves, beyond or self-perceived limits, over the boundaries into new territory.
The young bird stepped off the limb, flapped his wings like crazy, and, to his amazement, began to fly. We dare for Christ, do the best and most faithful things we can, knowing all along that the Spirit is the wind that lifts us. Take a dare? In the name and character of Jesus, try something new that serves God’s Kingdom, something you have never tried before. Test the theory in practical ways. I dare you.
Shining Spirit 
I will try but at times I need to be doubled dared.