Author Lysa Terkeurst takes readers on a journey through the in-between... the desert land of desiring relationships and overcoming broken trust. Trust is the oxygen of relationships. It's what breaths life into our connections. But what happens when the betrayal is so deep you're not sure the tears will stop? And where is God when trust is broken? If He could see the behind the scenes, can He even be trusted?
Broken trust in past relationships can quickly become a stumbling block to future wholeness. Deep wounds, shattered illusions, and discarded dreams take more than time to heal. They require strategic reprogramming to stop them from destroying future relationships. But what does that look like when we loose faith even in your discernment?
As someone who's walked through deeply broken trust, Terkeurst's book was incredibly timely. She brings words to hurts and betrayals that feel so profoundly inescapable. I found myself nodding along with all she was saying. These were the words I've been searching for to describe how I feel. Here was a woman that understood the groans of my pain. I could identify with this feeling of despair. And yet, neither of us could be allowed to live there. Yes, this type of broken trust requires hard work, but it's not meant to be a dead end.
This book is exactly what I needed for this season of my life. Full of insight and practical advice... while not allowing the reader to remain stuck. I waver between 3.5-4 stars. This book hits on this topic with such precision and insight. I just expected it to have more Scriptural backup. However, the advice is solid and life-giving. I was continually surprised by Terkeurst's ability to clearly identify the issue and slowly chip away at the solution in a way that as neither cliche or belittling. Definitely recommended.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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