Whatever the mess

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 26 Apr 2020
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Relationships many – her life was a mess,
found Jesus knew all and seemed willing to bless –
returned to the town to tell people this must
be surely Messiah, the Saviour to trust.

They went out to find him, to meet him and hear
his teaching and knowledge – and soon it was clear
that Jesus was Saviour: Samaritans, Jews
and Gentiles – for all he’d astounding good news!
Tune: 11 11 11 11

based on John 4: 1-42

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Comments

Submitted by Sooz006 on

Hi Rhiannon, long time no read, hope you are well. 

Okay, so I've got to say the subject isn't to my taste, pease don't be offended by that, just each to their own and all that and I've checked all my bones and don't have a religious one in my body. I'd like to have.  

However: the rhyme is tight and works perfectly. You have the craft of thinking about every word and making it count.  The message is clear and  comes across well and I like the fact that it's cheery and uplifting in these Covid ridden times. I read the 'She' as Mary Magdelaine and feel from the piece, her linage passing through  every woman down the ages with relationships many and a life in a mess.  Story of my bleeding life!  I always envy peple their faith, it would be nice to never feel alone. 

I could imagine this printed on bookmarks, teatowels, postcards and suchlike on a spinning stand in a Christian bookshop. You say it's part of a themed collection, if you have a view to publishing, it might be worth contacting some Christian organisations for distribution.  This is as good as any I've read. 

Looking forward to reading more from you. Stay safe. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, good to hear from you too after quite a time! We are OK, and hope you are well and coping in these difficult days.

The word 'religion' usually conjures up rituals and rules to try to please Someone! As for 'religious bones' I think we all have some sort of hole inside that cries out for a real God, who made us, but also, no attraction at all to look into it, except he draw us to think about himself.

I'm so glad you can appreciate the work and thought that has gone in and appreciate your commendation on that level!

But no, the woman isn't Mary Magdalene. If you find John's gospel (online Bible?) chapter 4, you can read how Jesus took the trouble to go to the well and talk to the Samaritan woman (not 'done' by many at that time) even ask her for a drink, and then show her how he could give her a drink that would well up to be eternal life. Indicating that she might have an eternal faithful companion and relationship too!

Food for thought?! warm regards Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Rhiannon I looked up the following verses- Matthew 13: 16,17 and Luke 10: 23,24

But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Have a good day and a good week! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. And though we don't live while he was on earth,  we have the accounts of those tremendous days showing clearly who Jesus is, and his Spirit to help us understand and receive him!

Hope you have a good Sunday and wekk following, Rhiannon