Think about children and how dependent they are. Babies and toddlers are so dependent that they need someone to feed them. Have you ever noticed how anxious they get when they need their hunger satisfied? You can try to distract a hungry toddler with activities or toys but nothing can really satisfy true hunger.
In 1 Peter chapter 2 we read that Peter urges us to have the same single-minded drive in satisfying our spiritual needs. But how often do we allow ourselves to be sidetracked? We can find a wide variety of ways to try and fill our needs or to eliminate problems, but our spiritual hunger continues. This can make us as cranky as a hungry child! Peter tells us that only the pure milk of the word can nourish the deepest needs of the human soul. Take time to be fed. Recognize the symptoms of your need and satisfy that hunger by digging into the Word of God!
As you do this you will notice that you are better able to parent your children, minister to those around you and you may even find a peace deep within your soul that you didn't feel was possible before. Try reading just 1 chapter of the Bible each day. We recommend you start with 1 Peter!
*Some content taken from Gospel Light's Baby Beginnings, 2008
