On the one had, I constantly had the feeling that Batterson was presenting some type of gimmick of getting God to answer whatever prayer you want in the way you want. I felt like he was constantly taking scriptures out of their context. He would find a promise made to Moses and say that he 'circled' that promise as his own. All we have to do is 'circle' a promise in scripture (whether it was to us or not), pray and maybe fast a bit and wait for God to answer. 

I want to clarify something here before I continue. These were just my thoughts and feelings while reading, not necessarily what Batterson was presenting. 

So I am sure I could write a long blog post detailing all the things that I disagreed with in this book, but that is not what I am going to do. 

The following is what I really want to say and what I really want you to hear:

Since reading Batterson's book I have never prayed as much as I am praying now. I just finished a fast for the first time in years. I am praying more boldly and specifically than every before. And I am waiting expectantly for God's answer to my prayers. 

So if you are looking for something to help you refocus on the seriousness of prayer in your life, I encourage you to read this book. 

http://www.markbatterson.com/