After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”
I am broken, and I am afraid.
Genesis 15:2 ESV
But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
I am broken, and I doubtful that God can change that.
Genesis 15:3 ESV
And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.”
I am broken, and I am impatient.
Genesis 15:4 ESV
And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.”
Genesis 15:5 ESV
And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
I am broken, and I need hope.
Genesis 15:6 ESV
And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
I am broken, but I can believe.
Genesis 15:7 ESV
And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.”
