I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

“Creator of Sunrises” Community of Christ Sings 207

Creator of sunrises, comets, and trees
whose sampler of love is much grander than these,
call forth from thy children the colors of life
that free us for laughter, that free us from strife.

Forgive us the willful excesses of greed
that screen from uncaring eyes those who have need.
Though sharing be knowledge or service or bread,
equip us with faith as in truth we are led.

Forgive us the wreckage of hatred and war
that sadden our souls and the innocent scar.
Restore us to order of sunrise and trees
and love that can make the earth grander than these.

Words: Evelyn Maples, 1919-2007
© 1980 Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (admin. Community of Christ)

Prayer Phrase

“In his hand is the life of every living thing” (Job 12:10).

Trees

Watch the trees outside your window for a few moments. Close your eyes and meditate on Alma’s words about seeds and trees. If you were to plant and grow the Word of God in your heart, what tree might symbolically represent this process? Imagine a seed as it grows into a tree of life and blessing. Ask God to show you how to begin (see Alma 16:152–173).

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.