Morning Inspiration with Pastor Merritt
After World War II Europe was overwhelmed with a number of hungry, homeless children who had been left orphans by the war. These children were placed in large camps where they would receive sufficient food and care, but the caregivers encountered a problem. They were surprised that the children were not sleeping well at night. They were anxious and fearful and when they did sleep they were very restless. They were stumped by the problem until finally a psychologist came up with the solution.
He instructed the caregivers to give each child a piece of bread, not to eat, but simply to hold on to after they were put to bed.
The results were astounding. The children began to sleep all night long, because they knew for certain they would have food the next day. Holding that bread gave them a sense of security (they were safe), significance (somebody cared about them), and satisfaction (there will be more bread tomorrow). That is what those children needed. That is what we are born looking for and that is what you find in the Bread of Life.
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