Lately, I’ve felt like God is holding a neon sign trying to get my attention. I’m pretty sure that God is trying to get me to trust Him.
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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
(Full prayer available here)
O present moment, you belong to me, whole and entire.
And although I am weak and small,
You grant me the grace of Your omnipotence.
I walk through life like a little child,
Offering You each day this heart
Burning with love for Your greater Glory. –St. Faustina
Trusting God can seem too daunting. The future seems unknown. Thoughts of what “might” happen flood into my mind. However, I realized I am scared of nothing. I am scared of what “might” happen. Guess what? As I was told in spiritual direction, “mights” don’t exist! The present moment DOES I only need to find the strength to trust God in my life today.
To end, I have included a few quotes from experts on learning to trust God–the saints!
The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day. –St. Gianna
Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? — St. Gerard Majella
“Do not have any anxiety about the future. Leave everything in God’s hands for he will take care of you.” –- St. John the Baptist de La Salle