I'm just getting back from a residency that was required for one of my spiritual direction classes. While we were there we said this litany together. Very beautiful. Very powerful. I hope it blesses you too.
It was composed by the Sisters of Life in New York.
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
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That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Ruth, blessings!
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