Kris Rhoades, publisher of “The Well” asked me to write a theme song for her ministry about the woman at the well. I struggled over how many wonderful songs were already written about this scripture. How could I ever come up with a new concept?

The she also had asked me to write an article for the Mother’s Day issue of “The Well.” I had no trouble writing to honor my Mother’s “well” experience. I knew she was the woman at the well. Yet, I have always known I also was the woman at the well.

One day while I was thinking about when I met Jesus the Living Water I got the chorus for “Changed at the Well.” The woman went to the well at a later time of the day so she would not be around other perfect, honorable women. She planned going there to be alone. It was easier than facing rude people. I have known the feeling of shame. Whe Jesus said to her, “if you ask of me I will give you ‘living water’ and you will never thirst again.” She had no idea what He meant but before the encounter was over she ran to tell her town and many believed because she led them to Jesus.

Scripture also tells of another woman in Luke 7:36-50 which says, “she who has been forgiven much loves much.” That’s me! I have been forgiven for so much. I am blessed to have mercy poured out my way. Jesus was waiting at the well for me in my lonely world. Changed! That is the only word that fits those who have truly been given His living water.

This is why I must sing and be about my Father’s business. He changed my heart. I am now no longer alone. I want everyone to come to “The Well” and see this man who told me all I have ever done yet loved me and wanted me to be a part of His Everlasting Life. I was changed at the well.

Here’s the words for Mary Mohan’s song, which is recorded on “Basking in the Light,” the newest recording of Chalice, a ministry of The Well Ministries. For information on obtaining a copy call 412-664-WELL.

“Changed at the Well”
by Mary E. Mohan

She went to the well, like every day before,
expecting to be alone in her painful world.
But waiting there, Living Water from the Lord.
And she heard a voice, Jesus spoke the Word,
she was changed at the well.

She was changed at the well, completely free at last.
Living Water began to flow, washing away her past.
She was changed at the well. She just had to run and tell,
“Come see the One, who spoke the Word
when I was changed at the well.”

He’s there at the well, like every day before,
waiting for those alone in their painful world.
And waiting there, Living Water from the Lord.
He said, “Come unto Me, I’ll set you free,
O be changed at the well.”

Be changed at the well, completely free at last
Living Waters began to flow, washing away your past.
Be changed at the well. You just have to run and tell.
You can hear His voice as He speaks the Word,
“Be changed at the well.”

I was changed at the well, completely free at last.
Living waters began to flow, washed away my past.
I was changed at the well. I just had to run and tell
that I heard His voice; Jesus spoke the Word
and I was changed at the well.
Yes, I heard His voice; He set me free
and I was changed at the well.

© 2001 Mary E. Mohan Publishing Co.