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We have a hummingbird feeder right in front of the

We have a hummingbird feeder right in front of the kitchen window. Hubby and I love watching these tiny living jewels come and go, or stand guard over their homemade syrup.

Lately, small woodpeckers have taken to feeding from the hummingbird feeder. I didn’t even know another bird could get into those tiny holes! We wouldn’t mind it so much, except that the woodpeckers drive the hummingbirds away. Not to mention the ugly holes they have drilled into our poor house.

So we have taken to banging on the kitchen window every time we see a woodpecker at the hummingbird feeder. Normally, they are very responsive. A few bangs, and they take off.

Yesterday, the woodpecker was made of hardier stuff. He didn’t budge no matter how much we banged and yelled.

Hubby looked at me: “This one only comes out by fasting and prayer.” 😂😂

In the end, we had to go out in person to drive away that bold woodpecker.

What a good metaphor for the life of the spirit. There is always a point when the same old same old no longer works. The short prayer, the fly-by Scripture, the superficial nod to God.

Sometimes, you battle things that are more sticky. More stubborn. Sometimes, the thing only comes out by fasting and prayer. Or by setting aside your daily routine and spending more time and effort.

Do you have some destructive woodpeckers in your life? Today, I hope you take time to drive them away.

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