Often when we find ourselves in dry seasons, our assumption can be that we have done something wrong or that God has withdrawn. And of course, in those moments it can feel very painful. But what if this is an answer to our prayer, and he is making us hunger with a greater passion, so that he can meet us in a greater way?

Strahan Coleman is a New Zealand-based musician, poet, and spiritual director. Strahan founded Commoners Communion - a platform for fostering deeper intimacy with God through retreats, a podcast, and prayer schools. Strahan Coleman’s books, such as Beholding and Thirsting, explore prayer and the joy of resting in God’s love and finding meaning in communion with Him.