Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge Paperback – December 9, 2012

This book was what I needed during this chapter of my life’s journey. It’s phenomenal. The lessons , suggestions, and examples were so mind blowing for me so much that I had a numerous amount of aha moments, excitement and awakenings. I was so ready to get to the next day, anxiously awaiting the next story and lesson. I would encourage any and everyone to read this book. Let’s Draw the Circle world!

Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterson is more than just a book—it’s an invitation to experience the power of prayer in a deeper, more intentional way. Batterson’s stories of faith, miracles, and persistence in prayer inspire you to step out in boldness and trust that God is always at work.At our church, we believe in equipping families with tools to grow in their faith, and this book has become a special part of our confirmation program. Each year, we give a copy to every family in the class, encouraging them to take the 40-day challenge together. It’s been incredible to hear the testimonies—parents and students praying together, unexpected answers to prayers, and a renewed sense of God’s presence in their daily lives.One family shared how they started praying in the mornings before school, something they had never done before. Another talked about how God opened doors for a job opportunity after weeks of circling it in prayer. Time and time again, Draw the Circle has sparked faith and strengthened families in ways we never expected.If you’re looking for a book that will ignite your prayer life and encourage you to pray with boldness, this is it. Highly recommend for individuals, families, or church groups ready to take their faith to the next level!

Good book, you must also get The Circle Maker. The book from which this devotional was produced from. Mark is a very good gifted writer with really deep revelation in God's word. I have also read the book All In by this author. Life changing!! Thank you Mark!!

This book is incredible! It doesn't exactly tell you what to pray besides "ask God what you should pray about." It's not a grocery list approach. I thought the chapters would be different prayer prompts. I am glad to say I was wrong.I have a father who does not know the Lord. So I pray for that, and there's another long /ongoing prayer about the guy I will marry. I already know him, but it's complicated.Basically, this book challenged me and encouraged me and confirmed things I'm already doing. And how God works... Even my Bible in a Year plan lined up with it! How is that even possible? God knows timing. I feel like God did that to remind me and make it SO clear to trust His divine timing for my Dad to come to Jesus and when I get to see my love again.The life examples in this book are crazy and awesome and such how God works!And if you got all the things you wanted right away, how would that glorify God? We do have to be persistent was persevere, like Paul says to count good even the trials.I have new views on physically being on my knees in prayer now. It's not about old school ways or anything anymore. It helps your heart posture. It isn't a necessity bc you can still pray eyes open and drive, but it really pushes you, and it has added humility if you've to an age/season that kneeling and getting up can take some time.Anyways, it's top notch in gleaning new things on how, where, for who, and when to pray. and big things says specific things can really glorify God.I love this.

Transformative! Absolute must read. If you feel like you aren't sure what to pray for, this will point you towards the right direction. It's up to you still.

This book changed my life. There is no formula or prescription. It almost seems too simple. I remember being a few chapters and thinking, how does it apply to me? There is no way to describe how it works, but by adopting the principles in this book, it radically changed my prayer life and ultimately allowed God to move in ways that I could not have imagined. I have purchased this but multiple times and given it to everyone I know

Would recommend for anyone who struggles with a consistent disciplined prayer life. A daily prayer life. This book teaches and guides you to expand your current conception of God and prayer while also getting you excited to pray bigger and better. Take a chance.

This book has inspired me to take my praying to another level! God doesn’t want to hear a laundry list of things I want, or need. He wants to communicate with me, and through me! He wants a conversation. How many times have I done all the speaking, and never waited long enough for a response? Am I afraid of silence, so I rush in to fill the silence? I still have a lot to learn!