On an early morning walk, my husband and I came across a Pileated Woodpecker.

The bird was hammering away at its food on a tree along our path.

I stood amazed at the bird’s zeal to go after what he was looking for. I also marveled at God’s creativity. The woodpecker’s tongue is actually three times larger than it’s beak and wraps around its brain. God in His sovereign wisdom, created the bird with a unique way to protect its brain from injury.

Father,

make me this determined.

Make me zealous for your work,

all along trusting your sovereign hand of protection.