My guest blogger today is my online friend, Jeanne Doyon. I've enjoyed reading her blog for quite some time, but her post about a woodpecker caught my attention, and I just knew I wanted to share it on my nature blog. Please enjoy her words below, and make sure to connect with her on social media. I know you'll love her work, too, just like me!!
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Noisy Woodpeckers – And the Rat-a-tat-tat of the Enemy
I love the wildlife here. My house is
nestled on the edge of a state forest so there is never an end to their visits.
This summer was fun to watch a doe and twin fawns graze on the field.
Butterflies flit from flower to flower. We see turkeys, foxes, hear the
crooning of coyotes, and tell-tale signs of a possum that roots around under
the porch looking for insects. There have been sightings nearby of black bear,
fisher cats, bobcats, moose, and mountain lions. And, of course, there are
noisy woodpeckers.
We have
several species of birds visit. I especially enjoy it when a hummingbird greets
me by hovering in front of the screen porch each morning while I sip my tea.
I also
enjoy seeing the variety of woodpeckers that tap on the trees nearby. Except
when they decide the clapboard siding is fair game. That’s when I put up a
metal pie plate nearby to scare them off.
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| (Photo by Jeanne Doyon) |
The other
strange thing about woodpeckers is their springtime habit of pecking the metal
state forest signs on nearby trees at the edge of the forest. Maybe to get the
attention of potential mates – do drummers get all the girls?
The
ongoing rat-a-tat-tat on the echoing metal can drive me crazy especially before
the sun rises.
The
woodpecker isn’t able to hurt the metal sign. It’s just annoying. Though I
marvel at how God made woodpeckers able to peck with that kind of force.
Just Like Our Noisy Enemy
The noisy
woodpecker reminds me of Satan who just loves to make a ruckus in our lives. He
makes all kinds of noise trying to attract our attention elsewhere. He can’t do
anything to harm us. He just likes to raise the noise levels a bit hoping to
wear us down. In the meantime, we struggle with the excessive noise raging
around us and long to put up a metal pie plate to scare him off.
Well,
there is a proverbial pie plate we can hang nearby. His name is Jesus. He is
the only thing that wards off Satan: His blood. His word. His victory. And when
we keep our eyes and ears focused on His Truth, the enemy flees. So, that’s
good news.
I Need This Message
As I
write this message, my heart cries out because I NEED this message today. I
have been struggling with fatigue, foggy brain, and been overwhelmed by all the
confusing noise. It’s an ongoing battle. And the rat-a-tat of the enemy fire
hopes to wear me down.
So, I am
more aware of my need to put Jesus, my banner out in front of me as a reminder
that He is the one who knows all things. He gives peace. He provides rest. And
He sets the enemy, who simply delights in making a bit of noise, to flight.
Is there
a woodpecker making noise in your ear today?
(Photo credits:
Metal State Forest Sign - Photo by Jeanne Doyon
Woodpecker Image by Larry
Doucet from Pixabay)
Jeanne
BIO:
Jeanne Doyon writes what's on her heart, and speaks at
women's events and retreats. She lives in the quiet corner of Connecticut with
her husband, John. They have three grown children, a daughter-in-love, and
three grandsons who call her Lao Lao. Connect with Jeanne at JeanneDoyon.com or by email at Jeanne@JeanneDoyon.com
Jeanne loves to cook, enjoys connecting with friends, sharing tea and scones, and relaxing on the porch.
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