Why is prayer so difficult? The Bible clearly teaches the importance of prayer. Yet in our personal experience, prayer is difficult. Our first instinct in times of turmoil is not always to turn to God, even for those of us who firmly believe that He is all we need. Why do we struggle with something so vital to the Christian life? Writing as a fellow-struggler in need of wisdom, Bill Crowder offers some fresh perspectives on the extraordinary privilege of prayer. Even Jesus needed to retreat to the invisible presence of the Father. As we do the same, we will find our way to a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God.