Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food

Lysa TerKeurst

Dec 2010 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this eBook

What would happen if you started listening to your cravings instead of trying to silence them? If you’re tired of the same old messages of eat less and move more, this book is what you’ve been missing. You know “how to” get healthy… but now there’s finally a book to help you find your “want to”- the lasting emotional and spiritual motivation to meet your goals and stay healthy.

The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. New York Times bestselling author of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, Uninvited, and The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst, invites you to find the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. In this book, Lysa will help you:

• Break the cycle of “I’ll start again Monday” and feel good about yourself today.
• Stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your body.
• Replace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victory.
• Reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process.

This is not a how-to book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This book is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is a book and Bible study to help you find the "want to" in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Ratings and reviews

Decided to read Made To Crave for my own summer personal bible study. TerKeurst helped me see that like an idol, food can be craved more than God. We give in to the cravings & temptations for those temporary fixes & highs. Food is like a bandage for some. It doesn't solve or fix the underlying emotional or spiritual problems. Crave God instead! He's a lot healthier.

Lisa really knows what is like to struggle with weight and food. I feel her book is Holy Ghost inspired. It really encourages you with hope, to change your lifestyle for the better, and knowing that God is there to help you in this journey. It's not another book filled with dieting facts. This journey really is worth your time:)

Every Christian should try this book out. It helped me look at my weight and health in a totally new way. So blessed by this book!

About the author

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She writes from her family’s farm table and lives in North Carolina. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.