Lent 3: From the Woman at the Well’s Perspective

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Read along with John 4:1-42. 

 

Many thanks to Anita Steva for this monologue from the perspective of the Woman at the Well, which I have modified in a few places. Always grateful for colleagues in ministry who are willing to share their creativity with others! 

Sermon excerpt: 

But even as he was telling me all about myself, things I didn’t particularly want to hear … he didn’t mock me, or even judge me.   

He just spoke matter-of-factly. 

And my guilt covered me like ashes.

I felt faint and I bent over the well to splash some cold water on my face.   

It was as if I could see my life in the dark water beneath.

I saw myself for what I was.