Prayer for Confidence

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 Jesus
I believe in you,

 I trust in you, 

and I place my hope in you

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But at times I have doubts,

 I get anxious and worry, 

I think I have to take care of everything myself, 

and I can get discouraged and even depressed.

Liberate me from my arrogance and fill me with humility,

 so I can live confidently in your love and your light.
Amen.

- Rediscover the Saints by Matthew Kelly

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