When You Don't Know What to Do (Try This First)

Have you ever stood at a crossroads and felt completely stuck - not wrong, just lost? There's a prayer in the Bible so honest it stops you in your tracks, and it might be exactly what you need today.In this 7-minute devotional, we look at what the Bible really means by "fear of the Lord" - and it's not what most people think. Using King Jehoshaphat's disarmingly simple prayer in 2 Chronicles 20:12, we explore what it looks like to turn towards God when you genuinely don't know which way to go.*What you'll take away:*- Why "fear of the Lord" is about direction, not dread- How one honest sentence can shift everything- A simple prayer you can use today- What this looks like at home, at work, and in your community📖 *Key Scripture:* 2 Chronicles 20:12 (NLT)🎵 *Hymn referenced:* "God's Love to Me Is Wonderful" - Sidney E. Cox (SA Songbook)*Timestamps*0:00 - When you don't know what to do0:53 - This week in the series1:24 - What "fear of the Lord" really means2:10 - Jehoshaphat's prayer (2 Chronicles 20:12)3:05 - A story from a hospital room3:35 - The power of turning4:30 - At home, at work, in your community5:40 - Your one small step today6:08 - Question for comments + closing prayerThis video is part of the *Wisdom for Real Life* series based on Proverbs 3 (week commencing 22 June 2026).*About Rob Westwood-Payne: 5-Min Daily Devotionals* Welcome! I share short, 5-minute daily devotions designed to help you connect with God's word and find peace in your busy life. My goal is to make the Bible accessible, relatable, and encouraging for your everyday journey.*Connect & Grow:*🔔 *Subscribe* for daily encouragement: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWestwoodPayne📚 *Study this week's devotionals with me:* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUl5uvuKbI9j1lMsRSXdWrJ1🌐 *Visit my website:* frontlineformation.co.uk📧 *Newsletter:* devotional.battledrilldevotional.com*Support the Ministry:* If these devotionals are a blessing to you, please consider liking the video and sharing it with a friend who might need a word of hope today.#DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #MorningPrayer #RobWestwoodPayneWhen You Don't Know What to Do (Try This First) | 2 Chronicles 20:12 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Wednesday 24 June 2026More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod