Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Broken trust is probably the number one killer of relationships. A husband betrays his wife by looking outside his marriage to find himself; a man betrays his friend by sharing a secret that foolish promises have kept hidden. How can trust be rebuilt? How can a marriage be saved? Or a friendship restored?
It is only in God's faithfulness that we can find hope. He is the Great Restorer - the Great Rebuilder - the One who desires unity for His children.
Lord, I am hurting, and I have no one to blame but myself. For years I have taken trust lightly. I have disregarded one promise to uphold another. What kind of life have I made for myself? My wrong choices have finally overtaken me. Now, I am challenged to rebuild trust. How can it be done?
Father, I plead for Your mercy. My steps have strayed from Your path, but I believe Your Spirit has the power to restore. Help me to seek Your will. Help me to know Your will. Help me to walk in Your will. Open the doors of healing - for my mind, my body, and my spirit. Open the doors of healing for those relationships that have been harmed by broken trust. Forgive me, Father, for the ways I have proven unfaithful.