When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer

Kevin P. Halloran (MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves with Unlocking the Bible, a ministry dedicated to proclaiming Christ through media, mobilizing believers in evangelism, and equipping leaders for the church. Kevin lives near Chicago, Illinois, with his wife and daughter. Visit www.kevinhalloran.net to read his writing and connect on social media.

Title: When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer

Author: Kevin P. Halloran

ISBN: 9781629958750

Publisher: P&R Publishing

Pages: 160

Binding: Paperback

 

contents
Foreword by Colin S. Smith 9
Introduction: The Struggle Is Real 11
1. I Forget Why Prayer Matters 17
2. I Don’t Know What to Pray 31
3. I Feel Too Guilty to Pray 47
4. I’m Not Sure God Hears Me 59
5. I Have Mixed Motives 73
6. I Can’t Focus 85
7. I’m So Unorganized 97
8. I’m Too Stressed 109
9. I’m Too Busy 123
Conclusion: The Struggle Is Worth It 137
Acknowledgments 141
Appendix: Select Prayers from Scripture 143
Suggested Resources for Going Deeper in Prayer 147

“A treasure chest of wise and practical counsel. . . . This book will expand your horizons and give you a new vision for how you can pray more effectively.”

—Colin S. Smith, President, Unlocking the Bible

“Kevin Halloran’s book offers a wise combination of theological reflection and practical helps—both of which are intended to drive us to our knees in prayer to the One who knows and loves us.”

—Trevin Wax, General Editor, The Gospel Project

“We’ve been encouraged and blessed by [this] down-to-earth, relatable, and practically helpful approach to addressing the most typical hindrances to our prayer lives—and to addressing how we can grow to see prayer as a gift and joy rather than a duty or struggle.”

—Jeff and Sarah Walton, Authors, Together through the Storms

“Before I started, I wasn’t aware of how much I needed the wisdom in this book.”

—Jairo Namnún, Director for International Coalitions, The Gospel Coalition