“Once bitten, twice shy.”
Most of us have trust issues. Broken promises, deep disappointments and personal betrayals cause us to have real trust issues. The truth is that no one can blame you for not trusting, because your hurts were worse than death.
A close friend, a business partner or a spouse who has disappointed you has left scars that not even time can heal. Although you cannot undo the past, you need to learn to trust again.
As a pastor I have experienced many disappointments. Some hurt so deeply I thought I would die. But by God’s grace I learnt to trust again.
This learning process starts with forgiveness. You and I must forgive those who have sinned against us. Secondly, we need to take responsibility for the hurts we have caused others. Yes, none of us are completely innocent. Forgive and ask for forgiveness. Finally, take small steps in trusting again.
As you proceed, your trust will grow. Start by trusting God. He has kept all His promises.
Trust his word, it is full of hope. The key to victory over your past disappointments is to learn to trust yourself again.
If anyone had legitimate reason not to trust, it was Jesus. His family didn’t believe him, his friends deserted him, one of his closest betrayed him with a kiss. He even felt that God had forsaken him.
If Jesus can trust us, surely we can learn to trust in each other.
PS. If you can trust no one, you cannot trust yourself.
