Constantly Craving by Marilyn Meberg

It seems that in America these days there is an insatiable desire for more: more things, more friends, more experiences, etc. Have you ever stopped to wonder, "Why can't I just be content with what I have? Why do I want so much more?" The book Constantly Craving by Marilyn Meberg offers some good insight into the answers to that question. She tackles some of the deeper areas of longing we experience: love, marriage, purpose, and the meaning of life.

She does point out though, "In this book I have not written about the most commonly discussed and socially apparent craving issues like alcohol. drugs, pornography, or gambling." Instead she focuses on the cravings of the heart from which these other cravings stem from.

As I picked this book up, I was hoping for a psychological examination of our cravings, especially since I saw that she was a professional counselor. Instead I got some psychological examination and a lot of spiritual examination instead. Don't get me wrong, I think she was spot on with her evaluations, it just wasn't quite what I was expecting. In her book she points out that the true longings we experience are really for God and not for more out of life. Only through an encounter with God can we truly find contentment and joy. Our cravings will ultimately be satisfied as we spend eternity with Him.

All in all I thought it was a very good, easy read and would recommend it to anyone who finds themselves dissatisfied or frustrated with life.

I received a copy of this book from the publishing company and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed here are my own.