The Trust Crisis
Trust – Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or strength of someone or something
The Pathway of Lost Trust
- ________ expectations
(Romans 3:23 NIV) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
- ____________ wounds
(Ephesians 4:26 NIV) In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,”
You’re allowed to feel your emotions, ____________ stay there
(Psalms 34:18 NIV) The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The inability to grieve will keep you _________ growing
- ______ deception
(1 John 1:8 NIV) If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
We Can Trust Again
- _______ others
(Ephesians 4:32 NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you
(Colossians 3:13 NIV) Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Expect the potential of future pain without expecting it _________________
- Be ____________
A true friend _________, No matter what
(Proverbs 17:17 NIV) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity
A true friend ____________, And done in love
(Proverbs 27:5-6 NIV) Wounds form a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Better is open rebuke than hidden love
A true friend ____________
(Proverbs 16:28 ESV) A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends
- Be __________.
(James 5:16 NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective