When You’ve Tried Everything and Nothing Is Working Asking God for “One Thing” Can Change things!

When life’s problems become too much, tiring or exhausting, it’s time to visit with God again in prayer.

Sometimes, when you bring your long list of concerns—people you’re worried about, situations you’re pleading for, breakthroughs you’re still waiting on—it can be hard to know how or even if God is answering. You might wonder if your prayers are getting lost in the shuffle of life. And that uncertainty can oftentimes leave you feeling drained, discouraged, and doubtful.

But what if, just for the sake of simplicity, to restore your faith and begin seeing results you can feel—what if you prayed a different kind of prayer today?

What if, instead of asking God to fix everything at once, you simply asked Him to show you one thing? One clear, doable thing you can do in your circumstances right now—something that can improve them, change them, or begin to heal what’s broken.

The Power of Asking God for One Thing

When everything feels overwhelming, when your strength is gone and answers are scarce, God doesn’t require you to carry the weight of the world. He simply invites you to ask.

Not for the full solution.
Not for every door to open at once.
Just for one small, clear step.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

This isn’t just spiritual poetry—it’s a promise.
And sometimes, the clearest breakthroughs come when we narrow our focus and pray with intention:
“God, show me the one thing I can do right now that will shift this situation.”


How to Ask God for the One Thing

  1. Get Still.
    Before you ask, make space. Turn off distractions. Breathe. Create a moment of quiet where your soul can actually hear. The world is loud. God’s voice is often still and small.
  2. Ask Directly.
    Pray something like this:
    “Lord, I’ve tried everything I know. Please show me the one thing I can do—something I’ve overlooked, something small but powerful, something only You can reveal.”
  3. Be Open to the Unexpected.
    God’s answer might not come the way you expect. It might be a memory, a moment of clarity, a verse that jumps out at you, or even a conversation that unexpectedly opens your eyes.
  4. Write It Down.
    Whatever you sense—write it. Don’t try to make sense of it right away. The obedience will make the meaning clear in time.

What You may not have thought of before;

Here’s a truth few people talk about: Sometimes your breakthrough doesn’t start with fixing the problem. It starts with repairing your sensitivity to God.

You may have been so busy trying to fix it that your soul might be numb right about now. So maybe the “one thing” is to do something completely unrelated to the problem—like forgiving someone who isn’t even connected to your current pain. Or taking care of your body, because your mind can’t function in a fog. Or blessing someone else in need—because that’s where you’ll find joy again.

God’s ways aren’t random. They’re precise. The one thing you’re led to do may feel insignificant—but it will be sacred.


Doing the 1 thing God shows you can help you have Better Days!

Picture this: waking up with peace again.
No more waking up under the weight of anxiety, but opening your eyes with the lightness that comes from knowing you’re not alone.

You’ll feel God’s presence again—not as a distant hope, but as a steady friend. You’ll laugh again, sleep better, reconnect with people, and feel purpose stirring in your belly. You’ll stop guessing. You’ll start trusting.

And even though every detail won’t be fixed overnight, you’ll be different. That one thing God led you to? It will start a domino effect that changes everything.


It’s Time to Try Again

God knows you’re tired. You feel like you’ve done everything.
But friend, God’s power doesn’t require your exhaustion.
It only asks for your trust.

So don’t try everything again.
Just try this—ask God to show you the one thing you can do right now. One thing that can move you forward, even just a little.

You are not stuck.
You are not alone.
You are not at the end.

You are standing at the edge of a new beginning. And your next step isn’t hidden from you—it’s waiting to be revealed.


Your Step-by-Step instructions to ask God for your 1 thing;

  • Get still. Make room for God in the quiet.
  • Pray intentionally. Ask for one specific, actionable insight.
  • Stay open. Watch for how God might speak—through people, memories, scripture, or stillness.
  • Write it down. Trust the nudge, even if it feels small.
  • Follow through. Obedience opens the next door.

Let us pray for you; if you’re ready let’s begin;

Heavenly Father, this precious person reading this is weary. They’ve done all they know how to do, and still they’re facing confusion, fear, and frustration. But You are a God who sees them. Help them become sensitive to you, your voice, and your word and how you are choosing to guide them. Remind them, Father, that You haven’t turned away. You haven’t forgotten.

So right now, we ask—reveal the one thing they can do. Speak clearly, Lord. Nudge their heart. Confirm it through Your Word. Give them courage to obey, peace to rest, and hope to believe again. Let this moment be the beginning of something new. In Jesus’ name, amen.


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Evangelist Wendy Evans Founder and CEO of WIN International Ministries http://wendyevans.org/
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