In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.
From Ignite Hope, a 40-Day Journey of Spiritual Preparation for World Conference, developed by the Spiritual Formation Team and the First Presidency]
As we enter this fifth week of our 40-Day Journey to World Conference, focus on what possibilities God is inviting you to help make happen. Notice where there are needs or injustices around you. Imagine how you might respond to make the world more aligned with God’s vision of shalom. What steps can you take to align more closely with God’s will about what next faithful step you need to take? What are you discerning about opportunities to create a better future that reflects God’s vision of shalom? Dedicate time during the day to consider how you can align your heart and actions with God’s heart, which helps us live into the future that God desires for everyone. —First Presidency
Reflection Question
Have you ever lost hope? How did that make you feel?
Prayer Phrase
“…he has given us a new birth into a living hope” (1 Peter 1:3).
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.