Distant from God

Why the Struggle to Pray Is Real (40-Days in the Wilderness - Devotional Series)

By: Daniel Ploof

Narrated by: Daniel Ploof

Do you struggle with prayer? Many of us do to one degree or another. Praying is a common weakness in the church today. We assume everyone knows how to pray, but nothing could be further from the truth. Most people feel uncomfortable and use excuses such as: “I don’t know how to pray,” “I’m too tired to pray,” “My prayers are too immature,” or “Prayer won’t help my situation.” Sadly, many of us walk away from prayer rather than drawing near to the Lord. We are unable to experience its full power because our insecurities, anxieties, and self-doubt hold us back. The silent magnitude of our struggle begs the question, “Is prayer really that important, or am I fine without it?”

“Distant From God: Why The Struggle To Pray Is Real” is a 40-day devotional designed to address the importance of prayer, why we struggle to pray, and how we can build a deeper relationship with Jesus. Using examples from the author’s life, each chapter unpacks twenty popular lies the enemy tempts us to believe while also providing answers from Scripture to refocus our attention on the Holy Spirit. Whether you are someone who doubts the power of prayer, or someone who is looking to deepen your spiritual life, this book will challenge and encourage you to lift your heart to God and grow in your understanding of prayer.

©2025 Daniel Ploof (P)2025 Daniel Ploof

Great book if you are willing to do the work.

Like Dan's other books, the content is thoughtful and relevent. The perfect Bible study format. Like Dan's other books, the value is in doing the work as you go through each chapter, and each capture is a building block to the next. If you are looking for a quick read, this may not be for you, but if you are looking for a study book that you can invest your time and grow in your faith, this is worth your time.

Scripture references

Second book I have read from Daniel Ploof and both have been great. I truly appreciate the scripture references that he uses to support his points. Prayer is so important and this is a great guide to help those struggling in that area of their spiritual walk. I pray the Lord sees fit to bless many others with finding this book.