Several moths back I wrote a post titled “5 Great Books on Prayer.” This post is a follow up list for those who are looking for something shorter than a book – let’s call them booklets. Here are 5 short booklets on prayer – each of which really does pack a big punch and a hefty challenge!

A Call to Prayer, JC Ryle … This is an old book, but the challenge feels very contemporary. Ryle’s questions are deeply convicting.

Why Do We Pray, Stanley Gale … It’s one thing to learn how to pray. It’s another thing to understand why we pray. Motivation matters.

How Can I Cultivate Private Prayer, Joel Beeke … This entire series of booklets is helpful and practical. Beeke’s booklet is a valuable tool.

Enjoy Your Prayer Life, Michael Reeves … Prayer doesn’t have to be all discipline and drudgery and “have-to.” There can be joy in prayer.

Brass Heavens, Paul Tautges … What do you do when your prayers bounce back off the ceiling – or off of “brass heavens?” Tautges offers encouragement.