Praying Circles Around the Lives of Y..., Mark Batterson
Praying Circles Around the Lives of Y..., Mark Batterson
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Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children
Unlocking the Power of Prayer in Your Family

Author: Mark Batterson

Narrator: Van Tracy

Unabridged: 3 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 10/11/2022


Synopsis

Mark Batterson has a surprising secret weapon for parenting: prayer. Batterson shares a perfect blend of biblical yet practical advice that will revolutionize parents' prayer lives. This guide describes seven important ways prayer circles will transform how parents pray for their kids and lead them to a deeper relationship with Christ. Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children teaches parents how to:Create prayer lists unique to their familyClaim God-inspired promises for their childrenTurn their family circle into a prayer circleDiscover their child's life themesThis resource is great for new parents, parents whose kids are entering their teenage years, and every age in between. As Batterson says, "You can leave a legacy for generations to come. Your prayers have the power to shape the destiny of your children and your children's children. It's time to start circling."

About Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church with multiple locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into the Capital Turnaround; the 100,000-square-foot space will include an event venue, a child development center, a mixed-use marketplace, and a coworking space. Mark holds a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Play the Man, Whisper, and recently released Win the Day. Mark and his wife, Lora, have three children and live on Capitol Hill.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ada on September 02, 2023

Though I’ve had reservations about some of the framing and wording (see below what), and though this is a rather a straightforward uncomplicated/unembellished book, it still suprised me on several occasions with some great gems. I think it is worthwhile. About my reservations. Though the author makes......more

Goodreads review by Mark on November 24, 2019

Really good. Wish I read this a few years ago. There were 2 main concepts I gained from this book: 1. The concept of prayer circling. Long-story that lead the formation of this, but the idea is that you pray over specific things with the mentality that you wont stop and that you're in the presence o......more

Goodreads review by Joy on January 25, 2025

This book gives parents hope in the powerful efforts of prayer. I read it again every few years as it serves as an encouraging reminder. I love the stories he shares and how he tells us that we were prayed over by many generations before us and have the ability to pray over the generations to come.......more

Goodreads review by Michele on February 16, 2025

It’s funny finally reading this book I’ve had on my shelf for years now that my four kids are grown. My youngest is a senior in high school. I wasn’t sure if there was going to be an element of “name it claim it” movement from awhile back, but Batterson seems pretty solid in his leading and writing.......more

Goodreads review by Ginny on May 08, 2020

4 stars because I love the premise of the book and the emphasis upon the importance of praying for our children. It’s sort of basic with lots of stories, but adds some interesting ideas for incorporating more prayer in potentially new ways for our children. I had read parts of it off and on, then co......more