A Kiss from Rose | When Trust is Broken

Broken trust cuts deep. It doesn’t just change how you see the person who hurt you—it changes how you see yourself and everyone around you. Suddenly, the world feels less safe. You question people’s intentions. You question your own judgment. And without even realizing it, you start building walls to protect yourself from being hurt again.

That’s why trusting again feels so hard. It’s not about being bitter or holding a grudge—it’s about fear. Fear of being let down, fear of being wrong again, fear of opening up and getting wounded all over.

If you’re trying to love someone who’s been through that kind of pain, please be patient with them. Their hesitation isn’t personal—it’s protective. They may not know how to say it, but deep down they’re asking, “Can I really be safe with you?” Love them anyway. Reassure them, not just with words, but with your actions. Over time. Consistently.

The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13:7 that real love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Love sticks around. Love makes room for healing.

And the truth is, some healing only God can do. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” That includes the wounds no one else can see. The ones people hide behind smiles and silence. God knows exactly where you’ve been hurt, and He knows how to put the pieces back together.

He can rebuild your ability to trust—slowly, gently, and with purpose. He’ll place the right people in your life. He’ll show you who’s for you and give you peace when it’s time to open your heart again.

So whether you’re the one trying to trust again or the one trying to love someone who’s been hurt—take it day by day. Healing isn’t a straight line. But with God in the middle of it, broken trust doesn’t have to be the end of your story.

It can be the beginning of something stronger, wiser, and more real.

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