Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them.

[From Ignite Hope, a 40-Day Journey of Spiritual Preparation for World Conference, developed by the Spiritual Formation Team and the First Presidency]

During this week focus on your feelings. What emotions did you experience? When did you feel joy and sorrow? How did your emotions influence your actions and decisions? Notice when you sensed God present with you in your feelings. If you are keeping a journal, write down what you are learning about your emotions. By acknowledging our emotions, we can better understand ourselves and our relationship with God. —First Presidency

Reflection Question

How does the cross inspire hope for you?

Prayer Phrase

“For surely I know the plans I have for you…to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Daily Practice

• Open with a hymn or song such as “Alleluia” (Community of Christ Sings 103, 116, 117, or 120). Note: This is a simple song of praise from many cultures throughout the worldwide church.
• Read through the prompts below, taking time with each section to visualize the hope that can be found in different places.
• Close the practice in quiet thought, envisioning the unity that hope can bring.

Hope is a flame we seek to ignite in our hearts and souls.
In the desert, hope presents itself in the deep and hidden life that we find.
In the forests, hope shines through the trees and illuminates the path forward.
On the ocean, hope is a beacon that guides us to safe shelters and protects us from storms.
We seek the peace that will brighten our hope and lead us to discover new ways of thinking.
We feel the warmth that hope can bring when communities bind themselves together to create new ways of being.
Hope is alive in all creation. We touch hope in all things, and the flame of hope ignites.
Today I find hope...

Today’s Prayer for Peace

Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.