Having your trust broken can be life-altering, but it doesn’t have to be life-ruining.
Broken trust complicates every bit of the parts of love that should be comforting. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A family member betrayed you. A spouse cheated on you. A leader deceived you. You’re exhausted by other people’s choices and are starting to question:
- How do I know if it’s wise to trust that person again?
- Will I be able to discern if someone is telling me the truth or not?
- Is it possible to still trust God when I’m afraid of what He will allow next?
I understand this kind of deep pain and the skepticism that makes us wary. But I’ve also learned so much that I want to invite you into my journey and share the scriptural wisdom I’ve gained, the tools that have been helpful, the setbacks, the victories, and the deepest wrestling I’ve ever done with questions about myself, others, and even God.
I get the fear of trying again. But I’ve come to know the joy of moving into new seasons and finally feeling safe enough to connect deeply with people who are trustworthy. Through these pages, you can find the confidence and courage to walk into a future full of possibilities. And I promise you the risks are worth taking.
is the oxygen of all human relationships.
But it’s also what trips you up after you’ve been burned.
So how can you live well and step into the future when you keep stumbling over trust issues?
Lysa says it’s not simply about finding better people to walk with. It’s about developing the stability you long for within yourself and with God, so you don’t become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship.
Lysa will help you
- Understand what discernment is and how to better use it when you have concerns about whether someone is telling the truth.
- Identify which of the eleven relational red flags are stirring up distrust, so you can pinpoint why you’re feeling uneasy.
- Stop having more faith in your fears coming true than God coming through for you by asking crucial “what if” questions to better process your doubts.
- Recognize when a fractured relationship can be repaired by considering a reasonable list of characteristics necessary for rebuilding trust.
- Unpack the physical, emotional, and neurological impact of the betrayals you’ve experienced and start healing from the inside out.
as we learn a thing or two about trust
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COMPANION BIBLE STUDY
For your church or small group!
Building upon and further unpacking the scriptural concepts in the book, this six-session Bible study with Lysa helps you gain a peace that isn’t dependent on unpredictable people, circumstances, and experiences. Instead, it offers practical and biblical ways to make real progress toward healthier perspectives, relationships, and a future you can authentically look forward to.
The Trust Journey
Heal from Broken Trust with Others, Yourself, and God
A Guided Journal to Use Alongside I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t
The Trust Journey is a full-color, guided companion to help you explore your personal trust issues and unpack crucial concepts from I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t. Lysa is also sensitive to the fact that distrust is sometimes the wisest choice to make in some relationships, but it shouldn’t be the only choice we make in all of our relationships. It’s time to know the joy of moving into new seasons with fresh hope and better tools to build and keep healthier relationships.
ABOUT LYSA TERKEURST
Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.