Trust and Surrender
Litany of Trust Guide
A guide to praying for deeper trust in Jesus when fear, control, or anxiety weigh on the heart.
A Litany of Trust helps the soul bring fear, control, anxiety, and self-protection into the light of Jesus. Catholics are often drawn to this prayer when they need to surrender outcomes, rest in God's care, and begin again in peace.
What it is
Why People Turn to This Prayer
This devotional litany asks Jesus to free the heart from fear and to deepen trust in His love and providence.
Its repeated petitions are especially helpful when the soul feels restless, controlling, discouraged, or overwhelmed.
The goal is not emotional perfection. The goal is surrender in Christ.
When to pray it
Good Times to Use It
- When anxiety or uncertainty is strong.
- When you are trying to let go of control.
- During Adoration or at the end of the day.
- When returning to God after discouragement or failure.
How to pray it
A Gentle Way to Begin
- Pray one or two lines slowly rather than trying to force an emotional result.
- Name one fear honestly before Jesus.
- Pair the litany with a short aspiration such as 'Jesus, I trust in You.'
Text note
Why This Page Is a Guide
Because modern versions of the Litany of Trust may be copyrighted, Daily Oratory treats it as a guide page rather than reproducing a full text here.
That lets the site honor the devotion while staying careful about permissions and faithful use.
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