I Want to Trust You, but I Don't

Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment

By: Lysa TerKeurst

Narrated by: Lysa TerKeurst

Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

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New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shows you what to do with your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move forward with strength and resilience.

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different than they portray themselves to be. A spouse cheats on you. A family member betrays you. You're exhausted by other people's choices and starting to question your own discernment. And you're wondering, If God let this happen, can he even be trusted?

How can you live well and step into the future when you keep stumbling over trust issues? Lysa TerKeurst 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. In I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Lysa shows you how to

• 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; and
• understand the physical, emotional, and neurological impact of the betrayals you've experienced and start healing from the inside out.

In a world where so many things feel alarming, this book will give you 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.

©2024 Lysa TerKeurst (P)2024 Thomas Nelson

From a non-religious perspective…

Okay… I really didn’t know this author was such a devoted Christian before I started this book. I personally don’t find myself to be too religious. However, I guess you could call me spiritual. Anyway! I think this book was very well written and read. Furthermore, it contained a lot of valuable lessons that I think even the non-religious people could truly benefit from.
I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 because for me, personally, there was a little too much “Jesus talk”. All in all, I was able to get through all of it and actually enjoy most of it. Yet, at times it felt a little too religious for me.

Tip for other non-religious folks: whenever the author talked about Jesus and God, I would think of them as “the universe”. It made more sense to me that way and made the book easier to get through at times.

Is this me you’re talking about?

As I listened, word after word, my life was being revealed. I had to pause the story so many times and just ball my eyes out. How can it be that someone else was living through the pages of this book? The book brought Light into my situation and is leading me into the path of healing. I am so grateful that I purchased and listened to this book. Definitely will listen again.

I understand this story

Regardless of the past pain I’m glad that I can move forward. I recommend this book for anyone that has a broken heart from relational distrust.

I’m glad am choosing to see the world in a way that allows me to grow.

Thank you!

Words of wisdom for my soul.

This was everything I didn't know I needed to hear. I am not alone in my trust issues, and God has a good plan for healing.

healing

best book I've ever read and perfectly timed by God. I am so grateful to have this as a gift to my life. These tools are invaluable. I will put these words into practice in my life.

great help

she is amazing and I'm so grateful for her. I bought the book for all of my Bible study ladies so they can learn and grow

The struggle with trusting again

I love Lysa and how open and loving she is. She definitely has the gift of wisdom and I’ve read most of her books during the hardest seasons of my life.

This is a great book and I can’t wait to see what she has next.

Helpful book

A great book , a good guide towards understanding and healing when your trust has been shattered by people . It gives you a beginning to a path of acceptance

This man says: Amazingly in line with my experience

The Holy Spirit led me to this book (by an author whose works I have never knowingly read before). I can gladly say that I do recommend this book with a sincerely hearty endorsement to all.

Excellent read, listen

I was amazed unbelievable, was she writing this to me? It surely felt God hand picked this for me.