Hi, I'm Susie Larson. Thanks for listening to this podcast from Susie Larson Live.

It's only just a matter around you welcome to susie larsen

live always honored to get to spend this time with you in fact i look forward to bringing you

conversations every single day that hopefully inspire you in your faith walk that deep in your

understanding of god's word and that heightens your awareness of his very real presence in your life.

You know, years ago, I knew this young man who found the girl of his dreams.

He was a godly young man, loved Jesus, loved his word, found this girl, and was sure this was

the one he was going to marry.

And over time, I just watched him neglect her.

I watched him get a little more arrogant and less humble and less attentive.

And I watched the star just kind of the stars go out of her eyes.

And one day she broke up with him.

And he was absolutely shell-shocked.

And he said, I figured since this was God's gift to me that she was, you know, God's best choice,

I have to do anything to keep her around. So he eventually learned

what's true. But this is my guest today writes this. Destiny is not a mystery. Destiny is

daily habits. Our lives are built on our patterns of behavior, both constructive and counterproductive

habits. Whether we attain these things that we desire,

mental and physical health, financial freedom, fulfilling relationships is determined by the things we

do and the things we don't. The good news is you're one habit away from a totally different life.

Well, one of our absolute favorites joins us back on the show today, bestselling author and

Pastor Mark Batterson. His new book is titled

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