Week of Prayer - Breathing Out Hope in a Hungry World (Matt 5:6)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6)
If there’s one thing the headlines today remind us of, it’s that the world feels shaky. Economic pressures, climate concerns, global conflicts and social division all press in on us. For many, it feels overwhelming. People are hungry for something solid to rely on, something trustworthy, something that offers hope which lasts.
That’s exactly what we, as followers of Jesus, carry. Not just wise words, advice, or the latest self-help strategy, but the life-giving, world-changing good news of Jesus Christ.
Faith isn’t something to keep tucked away in our pockets. It’s something to breathe out into the world around us - in our schools, workplaces, neighbourhoods, and communities. When we live this out, lives are transformed, justice is restored, and revival begins to take shape - not in far-off places but right here where we live.
It’s easy to assume evangelism is for “the professionals” or something that only happens on overseas mission trips. But in truth, it’s woven into everyday life. It looks like the honest conversation with a colleague, the act of kindness towards a neighbour, the courage to stand up for what is right, and the hope we carry into ordinary spaces.
Picture this: someone you know, scrolling endlessly through social media, weighed down by comparison, confusion, and uncertainty. They’re searching for answers, even if they don’t know it. What if your authentic faith could breathe out hope into their life? What if your words, your actions, your presence pointed them towards Jesus? That is revival in motion.
The world is hungry - hungry for hope, for truth, for something unshakable. And God has placed us here, in this time and place, to be carriers of that hope. Not in a pushy way, but in ways that make people feel loved, seen, and heard.
Jesus spoke into this hunger: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Only through Him can the deepest longings for truth, justice and peace be satisfied.
Let’s Pray…
Evangelism that matters — That we would share the gospel naturally and joyfully, bringing life and encouragement, never guilt.
Lives drawn to Christ — That many would meet Jesus, especially young people hungry for something different. Let’s pray for spiritual sight to be restored: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 4:4). May the Holy Spirit break through that blindness.
Lives transformed — That chains of addiction, poverty, abuse, illness, and comparison would be broken, and people would experience the peace and wholeness God always intended.
Communities transformed — That our schools, streets and workplaces would be filled with God’s justice, compassion and love as we step out in faith.
Transform us — That our lives would tell a story others want to be part of, marked by kindness, courage, forgiveness, and integrity. That revival would begin in the small acts of faithfulness and obedience.
Lord Jesus, may your love and truth flow through us in every conversation and connection. Use us as your hands and feet to bring hope to a hurting world. We long to see revival across our communities and our nation. Make us bold, loving ambassadors of your kingdom.
Amen.
Today’s devotional was written by Sarah Hardy.