“When anyone places his whole trust in God, hoping in and serving him faithfully at the same time, God watches over him, to the extent of his confidence, in every danger.”—St. Francis de Sales
PRAY
The St. Anselm Prayer
O Lord my God,
Teach my heart this day where and how to see you,
where and how to find you.
You have made me and remade me,
and you have bestowed on me all the good things I possess,
and still I do not know you.
I have not yet done that for which I was made.
Teach me to seek you, for I cannot seek you unless you teach me,
or find you unless you show yourself to me.
Let me seek you in my desire,
let me desire you in my seeking.
Let me find you by loving you,
let me love you when I find you.
Amen.
REFLECT
Take time to think about and write down responses to the following questions. Once you’ve done so, discuss your responses with your sponsor and/or small workbook group.
- Consider the five reasons for weakened faith—indifference, self-sufficiency, prejudice against religion, defiance, and scrupulosity. Which ones apply most to you? Explain.
- What do you fear losing by becoming dependent on God? What holds you back from believing he can truly help you?
ACT
Complete the following exercises before moving on to section 5:
- Barriers to Belief Journal
- Share your work from Step 1 (Vision of Hope Inventory, Consequences Inventory, List of Yets, Unmanageability Journal, and Baptism Reflection) with your sponsor and/or small workbook group
Discuss
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