Genesis 15v1-6

Heavenly father
* give us grace to hear your words and not be afraid
* give us grace to have hope and to believe in you

¹  Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield,  I am your exceedingly great reward.”
² Abram said, “Lord^[a] Yahweh, what will you give me?” ³ You have given no children to me: and, behold, one born in my house (to someone else) is my heir.”

⁴  Yahweh’s word came to him, saying, “This man will not be your heir, but he who will come out of your own body will be your heir.” 
⁵ Yahweh brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.”
He said to Abram, “So your offspring will be.” 
⁶ He believed in Yahweh, who credited it to him for righteousness.