Biblical Answer

What Happens When Trust is Broken?

When trust is broken, it can have a profound impact on a relationship. According to the provided text, unresolved daddy-and-momma issues can squash the trust out of a relationship within the first nine to twelve months. This is because trust is not a means to a selfish end, but rather the opposite. When trust is broken, it can lead to feelings of hurt, anger, and resentment, making it difficult to rebuild the relationship. The text also highlights the importance of integrity in rebuilding trust, stating that "the only way the relationship will change is if he demonstrates integrity."

The text also emphasizes that trust is not just about trusting others, but also about trusting in God. When we trust in God, we realize that he also has suffered on account of evil, and that our search for self-satisfaction has been a failure. This realization can lead to a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and our need for Him. The text states, "There is a certain paradox in trusting God. When we trust him, we are saying that we need Jesus." This means that when trust is broken, it can be an opportunity to re-evaluate our relationship with God and to seek Him as our true source of trust.

In terms of rebuilding trust, the text suggests that it requires effort and commitment from both parties. It states, "You have to trust that what has swarmed over you, such as abuse, death of a child, infidelity, poverty, loss, will not destroy you." This means that rebuilding trust requires a willingness to work through difficult emotions and experiences, and to seek help and support from others. Ultimately, rebuilding trust requires a commitment to integrity, honesty, and vulnerability, and a willingness to seek God's guidance and support. As the text states, "become the person the person youre looking for is looking for." This means that we must take responsibility for our own actions and attitudes, and seek to become the kind of person who can be trusted.