Litany of trust: Jesus, I trust in You
Short petitions to be freed from fear and to rest in Jesus
Morning Prayer editorial team · Updated: November 2026
The Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life has helped many people hand their fears to Jesus; it is their copyrighted text and is available through their community. This page offers an original litany of trust in the same spirit: a series of short petitions asking to be set free from fear and to trust Jesus more deeply.
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, I come to You with a heart that wants to trust and keeps grabbing the wheel. Hear each of these petitions, and after each one I will answer: Jesus, I trust in You.
From the fear that I am not enough and never will be, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From the belief that I must earn Your love, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From replaying the past and rehearsing the future, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From the need to control what only You can hold, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From the fear of being abandoned, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From the voice that says my sins are too many, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
From the dread of suffering and of death, set me free. Jesus, I trust in You.
That You are with me in this exact moment, help me believe. Jesus, I trust in You.
That Your plan for me is good even when it hurts, help me believe. Jesus, I trust in You.
That You can bring good out of my worst mistakes, help me believe. Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will provide what I need, day by day, help me believe. Jesus, I trust in You.
Closing prayer: Jesus, You slept in the boat while the storm raged, because You knew the Father was holding it. Give me that sleep. Let me stop bracing against a future You have already seen and rest in the present where You actually are. Take my fears one by one, as a parent takes a child's small hand, and lead me. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
Blessing
May every fear you have named today rest in the hands of Jesus, and may you fall asleep tonight in the boat with Him.
How to pray this prayer
- Find a quiet moment and breathe slowly.
- Read the prayer aloud or in your heart.
- Add your own intention before the Amen.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Litany of Trust by the Sisters of Life?
No. The well-known Litany of Trust was written by Sister Faustina Maria Pia of the Sisters of Life and is their copyrighted text; it can be obtained from the Sisters directly. This page offers an original prayer in the same spirit.
When should I pray a litany of trust?
In the morning before the day's worries take hold, at night when the mind will not stop, or in any moment of anxiety. Many people keep it on their phone and pray one or two lines when fear rises.
Where does Jesus, I trust in You come from?
It is the inscription Jesus asked Saint Faustina to place beneath the image of the Divine Mercy. It has become one of the most loved short prayers in the Church, a whole act of faith in five words.
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