Getting Your Hunger Back

In his book "Leading on Empty", Wayne Cordeiro writes:

"Hunger is renewable. It may require that you disconnect for a while, do something a little bit different from what you've been used to, but that's okay. It's better than playing the game after the hunger and desire have faded--just because everyone expects you to. Whatever it takes you need to find it.

Over the years of ministry, I have found that even good ideas get tired. So good men and women, and when that happens, the endeavor that you are leading is affected. The growth areas are left unattended, the vision flattens, and a leader slowly morphs into a manager.

When that happens, you need a break--a break that has one purpose alone: to restore your hunger.

So what about you? Have you lost your hunger as a leader? Maybe it is time to take a break from the routine? That may be a sabbatical, or a day off, or letting someone else preach this Sunday.