2Chr 20:12 … we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.
To acknowledge inability is not a sign of weakness. There is nothing wrong with the expression of defeat unless you want to live in denial. We must admit like Jehoshaphat’ that “we (I) have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us (me) nor do we know what to do…”. I love Psa 61:2 ”From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I”. Jehoshaphat expressed defeat but then followed with his confidence in God, “…but our eyes are upon You”.
As my friend George Odero once said, “The best thing you can do for your yourself is get over yourself”, that is what Jehoshaphat did, he got over himself and trusted God. As long as Peter’s eyes were fixed on the Lord, he walked on water without sinking. Jesus did not change the surrounding for Peter to fit in, He changed Peter to fit in a surrounding full of turmoil and chaos. When our eyes are upon the Lord, we can walk on top of what people sink in. We wait on Him to bring us through. Keep your eyes on Him more than on your obstacles.