I Choose Today...

I Choose Today to be Transformed

She came to the well that day just like any other—avoiding people, carrying her shame, and longing for something more. But when the Samaritan woman met Jesus, everything changed. Her encounter with Him transformed her life, and it’s a transformation still available to us today. All the people who had a true encounter with Jesus was transformed by His love, just like the Samaritan woman at the well. Like the Samaritan woman, I too was transformed by my encounter with Jesus when I was 19 years old. Someone who knew me at the time would have described me as a person who didn’t have a lot going for herself. No education, no real skills, made shameful mistakes, and I was someone society might have overlooked or dismissed as unimportant. But then I had an encounter with Jesus and He transformed my life. He saw all those things others thought about me, met me where I was, and loved me anyway. Not only did Jesus transform me back when I was 19, but I continued to be transformed by my daily encounter with Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit in my life. Jesus’ transformation didn’t stop when I first

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I Choose Today to Be Deeply Formed by God

Recently, I learned about a wonderful tool to get closer to the Lord. It is called Contemplative Prayer. We are called to a deeper faith—a life shaped by contemplative prayer, self-examination, and transformation through God. It’s not just about doing the right things; it’s about being molded by God’s presence so that we can love as He loves, extend grace and mercy like He does, and walk fully in the purpose He has called us to embrace. Throughout Scripture, we see God use seasons of stillness and waiting to prepare His people. David, Moses, and Joseph all experienced times of solitude and transformation before stepping into the roles God had for them (1 Samuel 13:14, 16:13). David was known as a man after God’s own heart even before he became king. Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness tending sheep before leading the Israelites out of slavery. Joseph endured 13 years in difficult circumstances, growing through prayer and self-examination, before he was elevated to save nations from famine. These seasons weren’t wasted—they were essential in forming their hearts to align with God’s purpose. As Psalm 46:10 reminds us, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Contemplative prayer is about

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