All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

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

This week we seek forgiveness. Reflect on moments when you fell short or hurt others. Consider what makes you feel separated from God and what draws you closer. Ask for God’s forgiveness and the strength to forgive yourself and others. Consider writing down where you seek forgiveness and where you need to forgive for further prayer and reflections as you respond to where the Spirit is leading you into reconciliation. This step helps us reconcile, heal, and grow in compassion and humility. —First Presidency

Reflection Question

How does God promise of hope work in your daily life?

Prayer Phrase

“For in hope we were saved” (Romans 8:24).

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.