Quotes from Mark Batterson

Prayer turns ordinary parents into prophets who shape the destinies of their children, grandchildren, and every generation that follows.

Instead of dissecting Scripture, we need to let Scripture dissect us our thoughts and attitudes, our dreams and desires, our fears and hopes.

GOALS are dreams with deadlines, and without those deadlines, our dreams are dead in the water.

In my experience, it's much easier to act like a Christian than it is to react like one. Anyone can put on an act. But your reactions reveal what is really in your heart.

Verse by verse, the Bible becomes more than theory. It becomes my firsthand experience.

Faith is the willingness to look foolish.

Faith doesn't reduce uncertainty. Faith embraces uncertainty.

Prayers are prophecies. They are the best predictors of your spiritual future. Who you become is determined by how you pray. Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers becomes the script of your life.

Uniqueness isn't a virtue. It's a responsibility.

We pray as if God's chief objective is our personal comfort. It's not. God's chief objective is His glory.

Many people never see God part the Jordan River in their lives because their feet are firmly planted on dry ground. We're waiting for God to make a move while God is waiting for us to make a move. We say to God, "Why don't you part this river?" And God says to us, "Why don't you get your feet wet?" But if you make a move, you'll see God move. And He can move heaven and earth.

You cannot build God's reputation if you aren't willing to risk yours.