Not just about appetite—a question of clarity and conviction.
Anytime I’m on the road and a car zooms past me with complete disregard for other road users, I calm myself with a joke.
When a car zooms past, I might say, “This one must be the service leader—rushing to say the opening prayer before the choir starts.” If it’s evening, I’d probably say, “Someone’s called to say their fufu is going bad—and they’ve been hungry all day.”
Speaking about hunger—it can affect more than just the body. It can cloud judgment, shift priorities, and creep into decision-making. Hunger can make shortcuts look like solutions.
If not managed well, it can lead us to trade something sacred for something immediate—like Esau, who gave up his birthright for a meal. But when managed with clarity and conviction, hunger can sharpen purpose—like Jesus, who chose the Word over bread and protected what He was called to do. (Refs: Gen 25:27–34; Matt 4:1–11)
The hunger isn’t the problem. It’s how we respond to it.
In leadership and life, hunger takes on many forms. It’s no longer just physical—it’s professional.
The hunger to meet targets.
To prove that the effort was worth it.
To show results that validate the work.
And in response, we accelerate carelessly. We stretch deadlines, overbook calendars, say yes to things we would normally pause to pray about.
Because we’re trying to catch up. Trying to finish strong. Trying to prove that the time wasn’t wasted.
So, here’s the real question:
Will we accelerate carelessly because we’re hungry to meet targets—or will we prayerfully ask God to help us respond to the hunger wisely, and meet the goals without losing our peace, our purpose, or our pace? And as leaders, are we asking our teams to accelerate carelessly—or are we creating space for them to meet their targets with wisdom, rest, and clarity?
Call to Action:
Pause today. Ask yourself: What hunger is driving my decisions right now? Then ask: Am I responding with wisdom—or with haste? Share this reflection with your team. Hunger can sharpen purpose—but only when managed with clarity and conviction.