And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

40-Day Journey of Spiritual Preparation for World Conference, developed by the Spiritual Formation Team and the First Presidency

This week we review our daily experiences and seek understanding about how God is working in and through our life. Take time throughout the week to reflect on your life. How did you sense God's presence? Where did you see the Spirit at work? Ask God to open your heart and mind to how and when God is present in your daily living. Again, you might want to write down your observations of where you see God working in and through your life or choose an experience during the day and allow that experience to teach you something about God's work in your life and how you respond to it.  —First Presidency

Reflection Question

What scripture do you turn to when you need a little hope?

Prayer Phrase

And now faith, hope, and love remain” (1 Corinthians 13:13).

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.