With over one million copies sold, New York Times best seller The Circle Maker is a must-listen for revolutionizing your prayer life. Get ready to experience new breakthroughs, knowing that bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers.
Do you ever sense that there’s far more to prayer than what you’re experiencing? Are you praying over your impossible dreams and greatest fears? Do you feel like something is holding you back in your prayer life?
It’s time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker. When his land was drought-stricken in ancient times, Honi ha-M’agel drew a circle in the sand, stepped inside it, and wouldn’t budge until God answered his petition for rain. Honi’s story transformed author Mark Batterson’s own experience with prayer and inspired him to document his journey to praying more powerful prayers in The Circle Maker.
Sharing inspiring stories from modern-day circle makers as well as his own experiences, Mark imparts the timeless wisdom and encouragement you need to:
Discern God’s will for your life
Uncover your heart’s hidden desires
Pursue God-sized dreams
Connect with God in fresh ways
Deepen your faith and your relationship with prayer
Draw prayer circles around your family, your community, your challenges, and your dreams
The Circle Maker includes insights about the ways that God answers prayer along with stories that add convincing proof to the reality that God is able to do exceedingly far greater than all we could ask or imagine.
Learn for yourself that drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn’t just a way that we accomplish great things for God - it’s a way that God accomplishes great things in us.
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"Sometimes you read a certain book at exactly the right time. The Circle Maker was one of those books. Written by my pastor, Mark Batterson, this book not only provides amazing insight into the rather miraculous origins of DC's National Community Church, but also offers a revolutionary way to think about prayer -- especially praying for The Big Things in life, and particularly when those Big Things don't seem to be happening the way you want them to, or according to your timeline. Will probably be re-reading sections of this for a while."
— Alex (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book has inspired me continue with the dreams God has put in my heart. "
— Guadalupe , 11/29/2018" A great book - at a suspiciously good time (not a coincidence). An awesome way to kick off my prayer-themed year. "
— Zuzana, 2/13/2014" This author made some excellent points and gave a lot to think about but was a bit repetitive. "
— Michelle, 2/11/2014" Very Very Good...items worth putting into practice. A Good and entertaining/informative read. "
— Arletha, 1/30/2014" Great book! Mark really challenges your prayer life. I know for me, it's revolutionized my prayer life. It's full of practical advice, great stories about history and his church planting experience. LOVED IT! "
— Nick, 1/25/2014" One of THE best books i have read...really set me on fire with prayer!! "
— Kim, 1/25/2014" Powerful book on prayer. Walks a fine line between trusting God and praying for prosperity. A great reminder tho on what can happen when we do get on our knees and truly trust God for his provision. "
— Kim, 1/22/2014" Fresh inspiration for one's prayer life! I highly recommend this book. Very readable. Not dry or boring at all. He goes beyond "simply" prayer with an integrated approach to how it touches and is interwoven with all other aspects of life. In the final chapters Batterson goes into goal setting and how it functions with prayer as well. Thus, if one follows his suggestions, it will change your life in many spheres. "
— Charles, 1/22/2014" Sold book. Solid read. But if you can read only one chapter - read chapter 15 "
— Paul, 1/14/2014" A great book to remind you of the necessity and power of prayer, it is also very convicting about having prayer being central to your relationship with the Lord. "
— Katherine, 1/10/2014" Loved the Mach 1 illustration about praying through. This book encouraged my prayer life and my habit of journaling. Thanks Mark Batterson. "
— Tina, 1/5/2014" Only the best book I've read all year. Maybe even to this point in my life. Mark walks a perfect balance of faith and prayer. He never crosses over into the name it and claim it gospel. It came at a perfect time in my life. Read it! And then, read it again. "
— Steve, 12/10/2013" A wonderful guide on prayer life!! Given to me by a neighbor who knew we are going through hard times to make my life better by prayer. One of the best gifts I've been given. "
— Teresa, 12/10/2013" While some of the examples of making circles are stretched (quail in the desert, etc.) I was very inspired to to pray a LOT more specifically. And the stories really did help to enlarge my vision of our almighty GOD and what we can accomplish when we are fully surrendered to HIM and dreaming BIG. "
— Stephanie, 12/9/2013" Great book. Loved the personal stories throughout and the encouragement to pray for all things, especially to align my prayers with God's will. "
— Nick, 12/8/2013" An excellent book for those who wish to pray with more faith, persistence and patience. "
— Sarah, 11/23/2013" One of my all time favorite reads. Will change your approach to prayer!! "
— Holly, 7/19/2013" I am having a difficult time with this book. The three circles idea is used in witchcraft, which Christians are told to flee from. Its more of "if you believe, it will come true" type book. "
— Cilla, 6/23/2013" A fantastic book to spur one on to a bigger and bolder prayer life. I just love Batterson's conversational and honest writing style! "
— Katie, 3/27/2013" The legacy of the Circle Maker was interesting and the testimonies of answered prayers were encouraging. In general the information about prayer was not new to me. "
— Karen, 3/24/2013" Awesome with lots of real life examples of application in life as well as some suggestions I adopted on my ' to do list' . A blessing "
— Akinyi, 2/24/2013" Challenging book on trusting prayers. Great illustrations of God's faithfulness. Made me wonder if I really knew how to pray. "
— Chuck, 2/20/2013" Amazing book about prayer! Must read for everyone with a dream! "
— Caryn, 11/23/2012" A good read regarding prayer. "
— Naomi, 8/22/2012" Incredible book. I highly recommend this book as it will spur you on to pray bold prayers. Batterson's stories will stir a desire deep within you to believe that our God "can do." This is by far the best book I've read in a very long time. "
— Adrianne, 7/29/2012" Great book! One that I will refer to often and reread in the future. "
— Dale, 6/26/2012" Short book but a good read. "
— Kelly, 4/3/2012" I absolutely loved this book. I made several highlights and I'm eager to go back and look at them. I've already started implementing some of the changes that Pastor Mark talks about. God is not offended by the size of our dreams!! "
— Rachel, 1/26/2012Mark Batterson serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. Recognized as one of America’s twenty-five most innovative churches, NCC is one church with seven locations. Mark’s blog and webcast also reach a virtual congregation around the world. A New York Times bestselling author, his books include The Circle Maker and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He holds a doctorate degree from Regent University and lives on Capitol Hill with his family.