What if the one thing you’re missing is the one thing you need most? In a world that prizes busyness and rewards performance, it’s easy to neglect the very thing Jesus called “needful.” When Martha was overwhelmed with serving, Jesus gently reminded her that Mary had chosen the better part—sitting at His feet. In The One Thing You Need, Pastor Johnny Pope invites every Christian—new and seasoned alike—to rediscover the essential role of prayer. With biblical insight, historical examples, and personal stories, this book explores ten compelling reasons why prayer is not just helpful, but vital. Whether you’ve struggled to pray or simply long for more meaningful communion with God, this book will help you understand the transforming power of prayer and how to make it the foundation of your daily walk with the Lord. Don’t settle for a life of spiritual exhaustion. Discover the one thing that changes everything. Dr. Johnny Pope has faithfully pastored Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas, since 1981. His ministry is not only characterized by faithfulness and integrity but is also defined by a vibrant prayer life. Dr. Pope and his wife Barbara have been married since 1973 and have four children and fourteen grandchildren.