I can remember the first
problem I ever encountered as a boy. I had a loose tooth
that just wouldn’t come out. I had heard that the tooth
fairy paid some serious cash for these things, but no matter
what I did I couldn’t get mine out of my mouth and under my
pillow. I pulled on it. I wiggled it. I jiggled it. I even
gave it a firm talking to. Still, it seemed determined to
stay in my mouth forever.It was then, however, that my
Dad came into the bathroom. "What is the problem?" he asked.
I told him about my difficulties with the molar that
wouldn’t move. He just smiled and said, "Let me take a look
at it."
I closed my eyes and opened my mouth wide. When I
opened my eyes again there was my Dad smiling down on me
with my tooth between his thumb and forefinger. It seemed
like magic or a miracle that my Dad could have done that so
easily. I thanked him with all my heart and went to bed
amazed at how great my Dad was.
I still cherish that childhood memory. As I grew into
adulthood, I learned that I also have a Heavenly Father who
is more than willing to help me with all of life’s problems
and difficulties. Even when things seem overwhelming
at times He still comes in and says, "Here, let me take a
look at it." Then He magically and miraculously changes my
heart, my soul, and the world. After that, the
problems and difficulties either disappear or become
transformed into opportunities to help others to grow in
love and joy, and to become more at one with Him.
I am truly blessed to have such a great Dad here on Earth
and such a wonderful Father in Heaven. Both have loved me so
much and both have helped me to see that the real magic and
miracles in life come from loving and helping each other.
When we do, our days are blessed and full of joy, no matter
what problems or difficulties we may face. When we do, our
loose teeth are always pulled and our empty hearts are
always filled.
