Trust is hard.
The Litany of Trust is a wonderful way to grow in the virtue of trust. When I reflect on my prayer life, or conversations around faith that I’ve had with friends, the conversation can often come back to a similar theme: trust. For any relationship to be real or meaningful, trust has to be at the core of it. Especially in our relationship with our holy Father.
But trust can be hard, and it’s ok to admit that it’s hard. We might have had past relationship wounds which can become a barrier to trust. We may have been taught about the facts of our faith, but haven’t made the jump to trusting the person. We may believe in the Lord, but haven’t yet made the leap to let go of our own selfish will. It takes time, and it takes faith.
It’s hard to trust completely, and learning to do that is a lifelong process. Thankfully, we’ve been given a new prayer to help us do this – The Litany of Trust.
What is the Litany of Trust?
The Litany of Trust was written by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, a member of Sisters of Life in Suffren, New York. Sister Faustina explained that she received the prayer after wrestling with the challenge of trusting in Jesus, and where he was guiding her life.
What I find so reassuring is that Sister explains that she received the prayer. It wasn’t as if she set out to write it – she even admits that she wasn’t someone who often prayed Litany’s or Novenas. It appears as if this is a prayer specifically given for our times, people need this prayer now more than ever.
Considering making this, along with the Litany of Humility a part of your daily prayer life.
The Litany of Trust
From the belief that I have to earn Your love… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that I am unlovable… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the false security that I have what it takes… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that trusting you will leave me more destitute… Deliver me, Jesus.
From all suspicion of your words and promises… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You… Deliver me, Jesus.
From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will… Deliver me, Jesus.
From anxiety about the future… Deliver me, Jesus.
From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past… Deliver me, Jesus.
From restless self-seeking in the present moment… Deliver me, Jesus.
From disbelief in Your love and presence… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being asked to give more than I have… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth… Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of what love demands… Deliver me, Jesus.
From discouragement… Deliver me, Jesus.
That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me… Jesus, I trust in You.
That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me… Jesus, I trust in You.
That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You are with me in my suffering… Jesus, I trust in You.
That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church… Jesus, I trust in You.
That Your plan is better than anything else… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked… Jesus, I trust in You.
That my life is a gift… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will teach me to trust You… Jesus, I trust in You.
That You are my Lord and my God… Jesus, I trust in You.
That I am Your beloved one… Jesus, I trust in You