Prayer is at once both the simplest and the most difficult discipline of the Christian life. Its simplicity is evident in its basic expression-talking to God. Its difficulty lies in the reality that prayer is at the heart of the spiritual battle within our souls-the surrender of our will and ways to that of God. These "Simple Thoughts on Prayer" lean into both aspects of prayer, with a focus on inviting God's people to make prayer a personal, powerful habit in their daily lives.

Dana L. Goodnough has served as a pastor at Pittsford Community Church near Rochester, New York since 1985. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (Diploma), Calvary Bible College (B.A.), Liberty University (M.A.), and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., D.Min.). Dana is also an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern Seminary and a Regional Minister with the North American Baptist Conference. He has a passion for spiritual formation and pastoral leadership. Dana and his wife, Monica, have been married since 1980 and love being parents and grandparents.