Quench the Thirst: The Woman at the Well

After a lifetime of turmoil, shame, disappointments, depression, bad decisions, rejection,

barrenness and now an empty soul, the Woman at the Well is ready to receive the living

water Jesus offers...but first she must own her imperfections and shortcomings.

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Finally, she musters enough courage and says, "Sir, give me this water that I may not thirst

nor come here to draw water."

Aida cannot comprehend the meaning of the stranger's words because she's not thinking

spiritually. Her mindset is o...