"Don't call me Naomi," she told them. "Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. I went away full, but the lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The Lord has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me." - Ruth 1:20-21
A woman of strength; a woman of substance
Richly honored and respected in my husband presence.
My sons, a symbol of my strong back and great will
You promised to keep me, protect me and fill me
Instead I went out full and came back empty
Don’t call me Naomi; that is no longer my name
I am Mara; I choose this calling for all my shame.
Now I am discouraged; tempted to be worldly.
My husband is gone and my sons are no more.
But you gave me a daughter whom I now adore.
Afflicted with pain, I long for you to heal my pain.
You gave my Ruth to Boaz to refill my cup
Because of your grace, I now have an attitude of worship.
I have a brand new son; I am Naomi once more.
No longer bitter; no longer angry.
I am filled with calm because I have been restored.
Richly honored and respected in my husband presence.
My sons, a symbol of my strong back and great will
You promised to keep me, protect me and fill me
Instead I went out full and came back empty
Don’t call me Naomi; that is no longer my name
I am Mara; I choose this calling for all my shame.
Now I am discouraged; tempted to be worldly.
My husband is gone and my sons are no more.
But you gave me a daughter whom I now adore.
Afflicted with pain, I long for you to heal my pain.
You gave my Ruth to Boaz to refill my cup
Because of your grace, I now have an attitude of worship.
I have a brand new son; I am Naomi once more.
No longer bitter; no longer angry.
I am filled with calm because I have been restored.
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