And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
From Ignite Hope, a 40-Day Journey of Spiritual Preparation for World Conference, developed by the Spiritual Formation Team and the First Presidency]
In this final week leading to the World Conference, engage in contemplation. Spend time in silent prayer, listening for God’s voice. What guidance is the Holy Spirit offering you? Reflect on the matters that will be considered by the delegates of the 2025 World Conference. Pray for release from your personal agenda such that the Spirit can lead you to discover God’s will on the matters to be considered. What responses do you sense are most faithful to God’s will? You might want to write down what you are discerning so you can reflect on your insights over time and continue to refine what you are sensing. Let this time deepen your connection with God and prepare you for the 2025 World Conference and the journey ahead. —First Presidency
Reflection Question
As you envision a brighter future for yourself and your community, what does hope mean to you? How can it drive positive change?
Prayer Phrase
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for” (Hebrews 11:1).
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.