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The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears [Kindle Edition]

Mark Batterson
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (401 customer reviews)

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Book Description

According to Pastor Mark Batterson in this Zondervan ebook, The Circle Maker, 'Drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn't just a mechanism whereby we accomplish great things for God. It's a mechanism whereby God accomplishes great things in us.' Do you ever sense that there's far more to prayer, and to God's vision for your life, than what you're experiencing? It's time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker---a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from inside it until God answered his prayers for his people. What impossibly big dream is God calling you to draw a prayer circle around? Sharing inspiring stories from his own experiences as a circle maker, Mark Batterson will help you uncover your heart's deepest desires and God-given dreams and unleash them through the kind of audacious prayer that God delights to answer.


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About the Author

Mark Batterson serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D. C. Recognized as 'one of America's 25 most innovative churches,' NCC is one church with seven locations. Mark's blog (www.markbatterson.com) and webcast (www.theaterchurch.com) also reach a virtual congregation around the world. Mark is the author of several bestselling books, including New York Times Bestseller - The Circle Maker and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children. You can follow Mark on Twitter: @markbatterson SPANISH BIO: Mark Batterson es el pastor principal de National Community Church, en Washington, D. C. La NCC es una iglesia que se reune en numerosos sitios, como salas de cine y paradas de metro. Alrededor del setenta y cinco por ciento de los que asisten a ella son solteros de veintitantos anos de edad. Su podcast semanal es uno de los que estan creciendo con mayor rapidez en la nacion. Reside con su esposa Lora y con sus tres hijos en Capitol Hill, Washington D. C.

Product Details

  • File Size: 1955 KB
  • Print Length: 225 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0310333024
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Publisher: Zondervan (December 20, 2011)
  • Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005EGK0MI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,467 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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103 of 111 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dream Big. Pray Hard. Think Long. December 13, 2011
Format:Hardcover
THE CIRCLE MAKER by Mark Batterson is a book about prayer and faith which will encourage, challenge and motivate the believer. Lead pastor of National Community Church, Mark writes with insight and clarity about the importance of "dreaming big, praying hard and thinking long".

The story begins with Honi, a legendary Jewish figure from 1 BC, whose faith and prayer saved the generation before Jesus by calling upon the God of heaven and earth to provide rain in time of near- fatal drought. Honi drew a circle in the desert sand, took his place, and called upon God to let it rain. And rain it did!

Mark calls upon believers to pray big prayers and draw circles in holy desperation for more of God in our lives: for ourselves, our children and our communities. Those prayers, when mixed with faith, are seeds which bear fruit, even in the generations to come. He exhorts the believer to pray prayers which honor God's greatness, His Goodness, His omnipotence, His desire to answer as a loving Father. Draw circles around God's promises. They are for us. Pray them through and wait expectantly.

Praying hard is key: "Work like the outcome depends upon you and pray like the outcome depends upon God." "Prayers are prophecies. They are the best predictors of your spiritual future...Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers becomes the script of your life."

Mark has a gift for speaking to this generation. No one connects with young people in more relevant or impactful ways than he does. For example, Mark writes, "Our most powerful prayers are hyperlinked to the promises of God." Suddenly, my Bible is underscored with hot links which we double-click by prayer. Who'd have thought?

This book is built upon faith. "Every prayer is a time capsule.
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268 of 298 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the way Jesus taught us to pray April 16, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I've put off reviewing this book for a long time. I was sent a prerelease copy by Zondervan before the book was published in mid-December of 2011. Why has my review been so slow in coming? I struggle with critique for books that I don't particularly enjoy---and this was a book that I didn't enjoy; in fact, I don't care too much for it at all except for the fact that I like Mark Batterson. I had the opportunity to meet him personally a few years back at a conference in Ohio. He's a very good speaker and a seemingly genuinely nice guy. I've read all but one of his books to date and have pretty much enjoyed them all; my favorites have been Wild Goose Chase and Primal. This compounds my reluctance to offer my honest review of Circle Maker. I wanted to like it and I wanted to submit an encouraging review, but I can't...at least if my intent is to be honest about it. One last point before I continue, it seems as though I am in the minority with my opinion concerning this book, but then...the Prayer of Jabez has sold millions of copies and is a New York Times bestseller, so what do I know.

(From the Back Cover) In the Circle Maker, Pastor Mark Batterson shares powerful insights from the true legend of Honi the circle maker, a first-century Jewish sage whose bold prayer ended a drought and saved a generation. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a circle maker, Batterson will teach you how to pray in a new way by drawing prayer circles around your dreams, your family, your problems, and, most importantly, God's promises. In the process, you'll discover this simple yet life-changing truth: God Honors Bold Prayers; Bold Prayers Honor God.
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89 of 105 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring. Controversial. Life-Changing. December 13, 2011
By Daniel
Format:Hardcover
Mark Batterson is a interesting writer and a dynamic speaker. His five books have inspired readers, sparked controversy, and generated discussion. My guess is that The Circle Maker is going to do the same.

The Circle Maker will inspire readers.
The Circle Maker is a book about prayer. Books about prayer have a knack for packing conviction and sparking inspiration. They make me want to pray more and to pray better. The Circle Maker does just that. Mark's dream-big-pray-big message honors a big God, who delights in answering prayers.

The Circle Maker will spark controversy.
As much as it is inspirational, Circle Maker is also controversial. The controversy begins on the first page of chapter one, where Mark Batterson recounts the legend of Honi, a first-century mystic whose power in prayer saves the land from drought. Some have objected to the idea of "prayer circles," because they smack of paganism and superstition. After reading the book, it seems that Batterson is using "prayer circles" as a metaphor to describe the way someone prayers--prayers of specificity, audacity, and faith. Batterson is an evangelist for relentless, daring prayers.

I have some concerns with the book--a bit of sketchy exegesis here and there, a name-it-claim-it style of intercession, and a blurry line between dreams and prayers. I frankly discussed these concerns with Mark when I interviewed him on December 13, 2011, and I appreciate his genuine thoughtful answers to my questions. The interview will be broadcasted on crossleadership.com

The Circle Maker will generate discussion.
If there's one thing I despise, it is people who criticize books without reading them, and who demean authors without having a conversation with them.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Most favorite book on prayer
I LOVE this book on prayer. I'm reading it thru for the second time. It will increase your faith in prayer and makes you soooo excited to put all these ideas to work. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Ainsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Praying through!
Mark Batterson provides a simple and great way to improve your prayer life. All Christians need to read this and incorporate this into their daily time with God.
Published 2 days ago by R. Dold
5.0 out of 5 stars faith renewed
I am so thankful God put this book in my hands. I was once known as a prayer warrior, but have become slack in my praying. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Virginia Whitley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book helped transform my prayer life. I now set life goals and I pray circles around everything. The author has done transformative work.
Published 4 days ago by SDD
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME book!
All the basics that we have forgotten and written so easy to understand! A MUST have for every person to read:)
Published 6 days ago by kimmybq
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love
This book can change your life, your prayer life and your family's life. It is so very personal, and challenging. Avery good and easy read.
Published 7 days ago by Lucy Lu
5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good!
I have only read a few chapters, but I am very pleased with the content. This book was recommended by my pastor, and we are now using the DVD as a study.
Published 8 days ago by Renita
4.0 out of 5 stars The Circle Maker
It contains some interesting thoughts. I bought it because I keep hearing Mary Kay Directors and Nationals talk about it and wanted to read it for myself. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Choir Homework!!
I sing in a choir of 600. Our Director decided he wanted us to study this one!! What a great read!! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Susan S. Pingleton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Inspiring words, stories and testimonies. Encouraging to any Christian's wanting to revitalize their prayer life. Enjoyed the video clips as well.
Published 12 days ago by jantex
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More About the Author

Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington DC . Targeting emerging generations, 73 percent of NCCers are single twentysomethings that live or work on Capitol Hill. Currently one church with three locations, the vision of NCC is to meet in movie theaters @ metro stops throughout the DC area. The theaterchurch.com podcast is one of the fastest-growing church podcasts in America . Mark is also a daily blogger @ www.markbatterson.com . Mark lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and three children.

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