Senior pastor of Free Chapel and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin will release his newest book, The Power of Short Prayers, on February 17, 2026, offering readers practical, Scripture-rooted guidance for developing a consistent and effective prayer life.
In The Power of Short Prayers, Franklin challenges the common assumption that powerful prayer must be lengthy or eloquent. Instead, he points readers to a recurring biblical pattern: short, sincere prayers-offered in faith-often precede profound spiritual breakthroughs. Drawing from both Old and New Testament examples, the book invites believers to rediscover the simplicity and immediacy of prayer as modeled throughout Scripture.
"What if your most effective prayers weren't your longest ones?" Franklin asks. "So many believers feel pressure to say more, thinking longer or more eloquent prayers will move the hand of God. But Scripture shows us again and again that brief, heartfelt prayers can bring divine intervention. My hope is that readers will see these biblical examples with fresh eyes and feel empowered to pray boldly in every situation-even if it's just a simple cry of, 'Lord, save me.'"
The book features fifteen Scripture-based chapters, each addressing real-life spiritual challenges, including moments of crisis, emotional distress, physical illness, uncertainty, fear, and overwhelming pressure. Franklin combines biblical exposition with pastoral insight, offering readers accessible tools to pray with confidence in both everyday moments and urgent circumstances.
Designed for individual devotion as well as small groups and church-based study, The Power of Short Prayers serves as a practical resource for believers at every stage of faith, emphasizing that prayer is not about perfection, but connection with God.
The Power of Short Prayers will be available online and wherever books are sold beginning February 17, 2026.
