Lord have mercy.

Lord have mercy.

Christ have mercy.

Christ have mercy.

Lord have mercy.

Lord have mercy.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I am too busy to pray.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that my work or ministry is more important than prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that my prayer simply does not matter.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that daily prayer is something only for people I deem holier than myself.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I am not capable of waking up earlier to make time for prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I cannot silence my devices during our time together in prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that if I get distracted I will not be able to return to you in prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I will offend my family or friends if I ask them to not disturb my time with you in prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that something is wrong with my prayer if I'm not delighting in your presence or perceiving insights.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I need to constantly examine my progress in the spiritual life while praying.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I should dwell on my wounds instead of abiding in your word.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I can grow in my relationship with you apart from reading your word in the Bible.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I will never hear your voice when I pray.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I can control when and how you will communicate with me in prayer.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that silence in prayer is a negative experience.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that prayer is an optional practice.

Jesus, help me to let go of the belief that I can do anything apart from you.

Lord Jesus Christ, help me to remain faithful to my relationship with the Holy Trinity through the practice of daily prayer so that I may abide in relationship with you, our Father, and the Holy Spirit during my pilgrimage on Earth, and most importantly, forever in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Amen.

Litany of Letting Go