Today’s reading, part of a chapter on acts of faith by God’s people, focuses on Abraham, who trusted God’s call to leave his home and become a nomad. He and Sarah had no child and no home for many years, but their commitment to God’s promise was unwavering.

Sometimes faith seems to come easily (see this week’s psalm). At other times it is tough (Abraham and Sarah were blessed with a baby – many faithful couples are not). Today we explore how the gifts of Scripture, prayer and the stories of others can help us and those we pray for to keep going in faith.