The Power of Short Prayers

by Jentezen Franklin

What if your most effective prayers weren’t your longest ones? So many believers feel pressure to say more, thinking longer or more eloquent prayers will move the hand of God. But Scripture says otherwise. Throughout the Bible, brief, heartfelt prayers brought breakthroughs and divine intervention.

In The Power of Short Prayers, you’ll discover how even a simple cry of “Lord, save me!” can open Heaven’s windows. Through biblical examples and practical encouragement, learn how to pray with confidence in every circumstance—no matter how urgent or overwhelming.

Get ready to experience the miracles that come when you pray short, bold prayers filled with power.

191 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 17, 2026

About the author

Jentezen Franklin (born July 21, 1962) is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia and Free Chapel OC (Orange County) in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting. His ministry extends internationally through the televised broadcast, Kingdom Connection, which is seen on television networks such as TBN and The Church Channel

Reviews

[Diane Shearer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! Life changing. Seriously. I have so much respect for Paster Franklin. He is a spiritual mentor for my own pastors. They talk about him all the time. This book didn’t teach me anything I don’t know as a believer since 1986, but he gives me a new perspective on how to tackle my problems, especially my children who have been sucked into the world, seemingly forgetting their Christian upbringing. I listened to it but I will need a physical copy. This is a book I will want to pick up regularly, and to mark up. If you are a follower of Christ who wants to up your prayer life you need this book!

[Karin Kolesar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful~ Applicable

This book is so Powerful, Helpful, Motivating, Peaceful & Applicable RIGHT NOW . We can make things so complicated, but this book helps makes prayer so desirable, relational.
Funny thing is that this is exactly what the Lord has been teaching me lately & its just another one of his confirmations . ill be using it daily. I love it.
Thank you Pastor Jentezen for your dedication, wisdom & time.

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an exceptional book on prayer. This book shows us the importance of prayer, especially when they are short and done in the right manner. It will make the reader relook at how and when they pray and what it means to be in continual prayer. Exceptional.

[Lana Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

This book is very valuable to any Christian wanting to go deeper in prayer. Pastor Franklin laid out prayer maps to follow in any circumstance we find ourselves.

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Stephanie Butler]

Best book he has ever written. It is a great mix of storytelling and scripture with foundational education as well as real life application.

[Kayla Pratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Power book. Loved the insight into prayer and how faithful God is in answering them.

[Ginger Linkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short chapters/sections, 8-10 pages each, great for adding to my morning devotions. Some welcome insight on prayer.

[DL (Donna) Rudd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book .....Encouraging and a reminder that short prayers are powerful !!
It's a simple and mighty book to shift any issues, you may be having into hope, and offer light from the one true God that will heal every ploy of the enemy

This book will be one of the very few that I've ever read that will stay on my bed shelf, handy to pick up and read at any time!!

It's a five star book and a definite recommended book.

[Marla Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been so eye opening about the power of short prayers. It has really helped me create a prayer pattern! Highly recommend!!