Natalie Smith's Reviews > Thirsting: Quenching Our Soul’s Deepest Desire

I have so many questions that roll around my head when I think about “thirsting for God”, and if I’m being honest, so many fears. While all of my questions are by no means answered (got to love the mystery of God), Thirsting offers a tangible, contemplative road map for understanding this desire we tend to talk around in church. Strahan’s gentle, kind voice clearly shines through the pages, and I often feel like he is speaking right to me over a cup of coffee. My favorite parts are in the second half of the book where he wades into some deep waters that I will probably be rereading in the months to come. There is so much to chew. Warning: if you are unwilling to look inward and face pain, disappointment, fears, and your own unfaithfulness to God, I probably wouldn’t read this book because Strahan is presenting biblical realities that are not always easy and always require the reader to do the actual work with Jesus. It’s beautiful work, bone deep work. And it hurts so good because the work is prompted by a Father that welcomes you with endless fathoms of love. You can trust Strahan to take you through this journey, knowing that he will care for you along the way, pointing you right back to the loving gaze of Jesus every moment.