One night as we were getting ready for bed, our youngest son said, “I don’t feel good. My stomach hurts”. We looked in the medicine cabinet and couldn’t find any children’s medicine, so we did what every parent does. Fake it.

My husband quickly thought of the perfect remedy. He took his two hands and rubbed them together quickly (friction causing heat). Then he blew into his cuffed hands, sort of like you do on a cold winter day to keep your hands from becoming numb. Back and forth a few times he repeated this process. Our son was standing there wide-eyed, watching intently.

Daddy finally asked our son, “Are you ready?”

My youngest son nodded, yes.

“OK, lift up your shirt.” Daddy said

The wee one complied and Daddy put his warned up hands on his stomach, gently rubbing.

“There!” Daddy exclaimed. “That’s it, it is all better now”.

My son laid down and we overheard him telling his brother, “My stomach really does feel better! Daddy has Magic Medicine!”

Tonight, my other son isn’t feeling good and he requests “Daddy’s Magic medicine.”

Isn’t it great how you can just kiss away the boo-boo’s and give “Magic Medicine” and it really works? It’s wonderful how much faith, trust and love a child puts in their parents. What great joy and responsibility!

Wouldn’t it be great if we had some “Magic Medicine” that could make anything from an upset stomach to a heart break go away?

Well there is – God and His Word!

The way our children put blind faith in us, we should also do with God! He loves us and He’s here to help, all you have to do is ask. He tells us so in His Word.

Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will
sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

We were not meant to deal with life’s troubles on our own. It’s okay to seek help. He loves us and wants to help! It’s important to seek His guidance first. Just as we are to care for our children, He’s waiting for us to cast our cares upon Him.

Nahum 1:7 (NIV)
7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him.

There’s so much going on in today’s society and it’s so easy to get overwhelmed. To face the challenges of the day, we need a daily dose of His “Magic Medicine”. It’s truly nourishment for the soul!
Have you had your dose today?

Nikowa is a 2nd year homeschooling mom to two boys. (Ages 8 and 5) With her “learning never ends” philosophy, they have an eclectic year-round approach to learning. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys photography, organizing, cooking, reading, and knitting. She is a #1 LOST fan and watches UGA football too! (Go Dawgs!) You can visit Nikowa at Knowledge House Academy.