Are there times in your life when you have such a sorrow, such an intimate problem, that you can’t tell anyone? Do you hide it because you need someone who could absolutely guarantee confidentiality, and still completely love and accept you, and no-one like that comes to mind. There are many forms of trust and need. We experience them almost every day in some form or other, but here's one that will surprise you. One historical source writes: ‘A clay pot was held in constant nearness to the newborn. A mother would learn to recognize when a child was about to excrete fluid or waste and press the clay pot near the body to collect the result.’ When Christ left heaven to come to enter our world he left his glory and power behind. He was unable to defend himself, feed himself, or even urinate (or you know) without soiling himself. Imagine, instead of wearing luminous robes of glory, your cloth might have born the stench and stain of human excrement. He was cared for by one woman whom he trusted would become so in tune with him, so aware of his body's rhythm, that she could provide that care as he needed it. So, let me ask you, 'how bad is your problem?' How private or embarrassing could your secret be? Jesus trusted his most personal needs to a young woman who was new to childrearing. How many times did she get it wrong before she figured it out? How long did it take her before she understood what he needed and when? So, then, what could the One who knows all, sees our heart, and knows our cries, what could he not understand? He is always listening. LORD God, I need you. I need your love and direction in my heart. Help me. Heal me. Hear me. Touch me and calm my soul. I love you Jesus. I trust that you know me that well. Amen, amen and amen.
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