Trust in God's mercy

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I was wondering, how can I increase my Trust in God’s abundant mercy???

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You can increase your Trust in God’s mercy by going to confession.

I am not sure what you are seeings specifically in “Trust in God’s Mercy”. However, increasing your trust in God there are many things you can do that will increase your trust in Him:
  • Practice the tithe (10% of your income) which God asks of you
  • Go out of your comfort zone helping others - some ideas are the corporal works of mercy
There are many things you can do but it requires good effort on your part to say “yes” to got as Mary did and getting out of your comfort zone spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially.
 
Easy - since it is a gift, pray daily for Jesus to give you that gift! (may take months, but He won’t say no!)
 
I recommend that you read about Saint Faustina’s life and visions if you have not already done so. She is the Apostle of the Divine Mercy. Jesus gave her the instructions for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and also the directions for the depiction of Jesus in the Divine Mercy Image. Praying the chaplet and reflecting on Jesus’ messages to Saint Faustina will help you grow in trust in the Divine Mercy of Jesus IMHO.
 
Ask Jesus to detach you from worry, self-love and fear, especially when you recieve Him in Holy Communion. Always ask St. Joseph and Mary to teach you to trust in Him as they did 🙂
 
Labarum said:
You can increase your Trust in God’s mercy by going to confession.

I am not sure what you are seeings specifically in “Trust in God’s Mercy”. However, increasing your trust in God there are many things you can do that will increase your trust in Him:
  • Practice the tithe (10% of your income) which God asks of you
  • Go out of your comfort zone helping others - some ideas are the corporal works of mercy
There are many things you can do but it requires good effort on your part to say “yes” to got as Mary did and getting out of your comfort zone spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially.
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Actually, we are not bound to tithe according to the Old Testament laws. Rather, we are expected to give according to our means.

Per the Code of Canon Law:
Can. 1262 The faithful are to give support to the Church by responding to appeals and according to the norms issued by the conference of bishops.
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No amount is specified, just what is normative according to the Bishops. For information on this in the United States, you may consult usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/.

Per the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
1351 From the very beginning Christians have brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in need. This custom of the collection, ever appropriate, is inspired by the example of Christ who became poor to make us rich:
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Those who are well off, and who are also willing, give as each chooses.** What is gathered is given to him who presides to assist orphans and widows, those whom illness or any other cause has deprived of resources, prisoners, immigrants and, in a word, all who are in need. (St. Justin, Apol. 1,67:PG 6,429.)
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For a fairly good treatment of the subject, see this link:
jimmyakin.org/2006/02/tithing_giving_.html

-ACEGC
 
edward_george said:
Actually, we are not bound to tithe according to the Old Testament laws. Rather, we are expected to give according to our means.
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I said tithing “which God ASKS of you”. I never said he demanded.

Tithing is the one thing that God dares us to test him on. "Shall a man afflict God? for you afflict me. And you have said: Wherein do we afflict thee? in tithes and in firstfruits. And you are cursed with want, and you afflict me, even the whole nation of you. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and try me in this, saith the Lord: if I open not unto you the flood-gates of heaven, and pour you out a blessing even to abundance. " -** Malachi 3:8-10**

Most Catholics before Vatican II did observe the tithe and many Evangelical Christians continue this practice also.

Just because it is not demanded of us doesn’t mean we shouldn’t. God asks us to do things not for His benefit but for ours.
 
Labarum said:
I said tithing “which God ASKS of you”. I never said he demanded.

Tithing is the one thing that God dares us to test him on. "Shall a man afflict God? for you afflict me. And you have said: Wherein do we afflict thee? in tithes and in firstfruits. And you are cursed with want, and you afflict me, even the whole nation of you. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and try me in this, saith the Lord: if I open not unto you the flood-gates of heaven, and pour you out a blessing even to abundance. " -** Malachi 3:8-10**

Most Catholics before Vatican II did observe the tithe and many Evangelical Christians continue this practice also.

Just because it is not demanded of us doesn’t mean we shouldn’t. God asks us to do things not for His benefit but for ours.
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And I never said that you said it was demanded of us by God. I was just trying to clarify what the teaching and current praxis of the Church is in this regard.

-ACEGC
 
Repeat the prayer: “Jesus, I trust in you!” whenever you begin to doubt God’s mercy. And say it until you truly mean it!
 
*What I believe has helped me the most is praying the Jesus Prayer with a few add ons.

Lord Jesus Christ Son of the Living God,
Have Mercy on me a sinner.
Sweet Jesus, teach us to know You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to hear You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to understand You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to choose You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to love You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to put our complete hope and trust in You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to live Your Divine Will!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to find our strength and life in You!

***Sometimes I use a shatter version that goes like this.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God!
Have mercy on me a sinner!
Sweet Jesus, teach me to put my complete hope and trust in You!

If you like this there is a forum that has a lot of information and that you can join to learn more about the Jesus prayer.
forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=1144
 
simple_soul said:
*What I believe has helped me the most is praying the Jesus Prayer with a few add ons.

Lord Jesus Christ Son of the Living God,
Have Mercy on me a sinner.
Sweet Jesus, teach us to know You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to hear You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to understand You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to choose You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to love You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to put our complete hope and trust in You!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to live Your Divine Will!
Sweet Jesus, teach us to find our strength and life in You!

***Sometimes I use a shatter version that goes like this.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God!
Have mercy on me a sinner!
Sweet Jesus, teach me to put my complete hope and trust in You!

If you like this there is a forum that has a lot of information and that you can join to learn more about the Jesus prayer.
forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=1144*
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Beautiful!
 
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