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The Litany of Trust is a powerful prayer for anyone seeking to overcome fear, anxiety, and self-reliance. It moves through two main parts:
1. Deliverance Petitions
Asking Jesus to free us from fears, lies, and attachments:
“From the fear that I am unlovable, deliver me, Jesus.”
“From the false security that I have what it takes, deliver me, Jesus.”
2. Affirmations of Trust
Proclaiming our confidence in Christ’s care and promises:
“That You are with me in my suffering, Jesus, I trust in You.”
“That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings, Jesus, I trust in You.”
This litany is deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition of trusting Divine Mercy and echoes the spirit of prayers like the Litany of Humility and the Surrender Novena. It is a gentle, healing way to open your heart to God’s love and providence.
ECCLESIASTICAL APPROVAL
In accordance with Church, the Litany of Trust received the Imprimatur of Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, on March 3, 2017.
The Imprimatur (Latin for "let it be printed") is an official declaration that a work is free from doctrinal or moral error and is approved for publication by a bishop or ecclesiastical authority.
This approval does not imply that the content is part of the Church’s public liturgy or dogma, but rather that it is safe and beneficial for private devotion and spiritual encouragement among the faithful.
The Litany is now widely promoted by the Sisters of Life and is frequently used in retreats, spiritual direction, and personal prayer, especially among those struggling with anxiety, fear, or wounded trust.
SUGGESTED USE
The Litany of Trust is an invitation to surrender fear, anxiety, and control into the merciful hands of God. Whether you're praying it for the first time or returning to it during a challenging season, here are a few ways to integrate it into your spiritual life:
Pray it slowly, reflecting on each line
Take your time with the litany. Let each phrase sink into your heart. Pause after lines that speak directly to your current struggles. This prayer is not meant to be rushed, it’s meant to be received, like a conversation of healing.
Use it during Eucharistic Adoration or before Confession
The Litany of Trust pairs beautifully with moments of silence before the Blessed Sacrament. It can also serve as a powerful spiritual examination before going to Confession, helping you uncover the areas where fear or self-reliance may be blocking God’s grace.
Keep a printed copy by your bedside
Let this prayer be one of the last things you read at night. Keep it beside your Bible, journal, or rosary. When worries come in the quiet hours, turn to this litany as a nightly surrender into God’s protection and peace.
Pray it daily during seasons of anxiety or transition
Whether you are facing uncertainty, grief, change, or spiritual dryness, this prayer becomes a daily act of trust. By returning to it regularly, your heart is gradually retrained to lean on divine Providence rather than fear or control.
THE LITANY OF TRUST (FULL PRAYER)
V. From the belief that I have to earn Your love, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the fear that I am unlovable, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the false security that I have what it takes, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From all suspicion of Your words and promises, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your Will, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From anxiety about the future, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From restless self-seeking in the present moment, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From disbelief in Your love and presence, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the fear of being asked to give more than I have, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From the fear of what love demands, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. From discouragement, R. Deliver me, Jesus.
V. That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You are with me in my suffering, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That Your plan is better than anything else, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That my life is a gift, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You will teach me to trust You, R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That You are my Lord and my God R. Jesus, I trust in You.
V. That I am Your beloved one R. Jesus, I trust in You.
Amen.
