We Don't Know, But We Look
“O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.””
POWERLESS AGAINST THE HORDE
Jehoshaphat begins by admitting the obvious: they have no power for this battle — recognizing your real weakness is the first step of honest prayer.
WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO
This confession of confusion isn't a lack of faith — it's the kind of honesty God welcomes when it's paired with trust.
BUT OUR EYES ARE ON YOU
The whole sentence turns on one word: 'but' — we don't know what to do, but we know where to look. That's the pivot of every crisis prayer.
WILL YOU NOT JUDGE THEM
Jehoshaphat reminds God of what He has already promised to do — praying God's past promises strengthens faith for the present problem.
A PRAYER BEFORE EVERYONE
This cry was made publicly, before all the people — your vulnerability before God can become a testimony to those around you.
LOOK TO HIM TODAY
Act: Say out loud right now, over your most uncertain situation: 'I do not know what to do, but my eyes are on You, Lord.'