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

Reflection Question

When did you first feel the hope that Christ offers? What led you to seek out that 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.