When I read the title of Marilyn Meberg”s book, Constantly Craving, I was hoping it would help me with my constant craving for food when I wasn’t hungry. Although that is not one of the topics covered in her book, I did enjoy Constantly Craving.
Marilyn talks about our different cravings: for excitement, romance, contentment, meaning, purpose, revenge, and heaven. She discusses where some of these develop. For example, our cravings for love are related to our early emotional experiences in our family. In her discussion about contentment, she states that it is “characterized by not wanting more than we have.” The biblical definition of contentment also involves being content even when we have less than what we ought. Paul addressed the topic in Philippians 4:12 “I have learned the secret of being content in any situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” That is a difficult concept to internalize in a world that stresses instant gratification and attainment of material goods.
I think the bottom line for all of our cravings, desire for contentment, and homesickness is HIM. God created a God-shaped space in us that can only be filled by Him- not things, people, places, homes, etc. So when we are craving that something we think we need, we should turn to Him to fulfill us with prayer, the reading of His Word, and fellowship with other believers. Ultimately, Marilyn says that “It is He and He alone who will totally eliminate all our cravings-but not until we’re home with Him in heaven. As long as we’re here on earth, we can only experience partial craving solutions.” I am looking forward to going home!
I have seen Marilyn Meberg speak at a Women in Faith conference and enjoyed it very much. Her book is similar to her speaking-very friendly and likable. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.
When I read the title of Marilyn Meberg”s book, Constantly Craving, I was hoping it would help me with my constant craving for food when I wasn’t hungry. Although that is not one of the topics covered in her book, I did enjoy Constantly Craving.
Marilyn talks about our different cravings: for excitement, romance, contentment, meaning, purpose, revenge, and heaven. She discusses where some of these develop. For example, our cravings for love are related to our early emotional experiences in our family. In her discussion about contentment, she states that it is “characterized by not wanting more than we have.” The biblical definition of contentment also involves being content even when we have less than what we ought. Paul addressed the topic in Philippians 4:12 “I have learned the secret of being content in any situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” That is a difficult concept to internalize in a world that stresses instant gratification and attainment of material goods.
I think the bottom line for all of our cravings, desire for contentment, and homesickness is HIM. God created a God-shaped space in us that can only be filled by Him- not things, people, places, homes, etc. So when we are craving that something we think we need, we should turn to Him to fulfill us with prayer, the reading of His Word, and fellowship with other believers. Ultimately, Marilyn says that “It is He and He alone who will totally eliminate all our cravings-but not until we’re home with Him in heaven. As long as we’re here on earth, we can only experience partial craving solutions.” I am looking forward to going home!
I have seen Marilyn Meberg speak at a Women in Faith conference and enjoyed it very much. Her book is similar to her speaking-very friendly and likable. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.
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