25 Quotes About Trust

Trust can feel like the hardest thing in the world when you've been hurt.

I get it. I’ve wrestled with trust in my own life too—trusting myself, trusting others, and even trusting God during tough seasons. Especially back when I was stuck in cycles of binge eating, gaming too much, and feeling like I had no control. Building trust, both in myself and in the people around me, was a huge part of breaking free and finding a better life.

Today, I want to share 25 quotes about trust that have helped me see it in a different light, stay hopeful when things got tough, and rebuild stronger relationships—with myself, with others, and with God.

But first, let’s talk about why trust matters so much.

Why Trust Feels So Scary Sometimes

Trust doesn’t come naturally when you’ve been burned. Maybe someone betrayed you. Maybe you promised yourself you’d change, and then fell back into old habits. I’ve been there—hurt, disappointed, and full of doubts.

When I was battling my old habits, especially binge eating and wasting hours gaming, I lost trust in myself. Every failed "fresh start" chipped away at my confidence a little more.

Here’s what I learned: Trust is not about being perfect. It’s about being willing to start again, even after failing.

Little by little, by setting small goals, celebrating small wins, and asking for God’s help, I rebuilt trust in myself. And from there, it got easier to trust others too.

Trust isn’t blind. It’s wise. It grows with honesty, consistency, and forgiveness.

These quotes can help reframe how you see trust and give you some encouragement for your journey too.

25 Quotes About Trust to Keep You Grounded

"Trust yourself. You’ve survived a lot, and you’ll survive whatever is next."
"Trust is built when someone’s broken parts meet you and you still choose to stay."
"Without communication, there is no relationship. Without respect, there is no love. Without trust, there is no reason to continue."
"Broken trust is like melted chocolate. No matter how hard you try to freeze it, it will never return to its original shape."
"Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming."
"You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible." — Anton Chekhov
"People who are trustworthy are always consistent in actions, not perfect but consistent."
"Mistrust makes life heavy. Trust makes it light."
"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." — Ernest Hemingway
"It takes years to build trust and seconds to destroy it."
"When you fully trust someone without any doubt, you finally get one of two results: a person for life or a lesson for life."
"A healthy relationship is built on unwavering trust, not constant tests."
"Trusting God doesn’t mean you’ll never face hardships. It means you won’t face them alone."
"Trust is built drop by drop, just like water fills a jar."
"Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can say is, 'I trust you.'"
"You can’t expect a full tree of fruit from a seed you just planted. Trust takes time."
"Forgive yourself for trusting the wrong people. Your heart was never the problem."
"Trust is letting go of the need to control, and choosing to believe anyway."
"In God, we trust. For everyone else, we watch their feet, not their words."
"Trust is not a matter of technique, but of character."
"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage are not always comfortable, but they are never weakness." — Brené Brown
"Relationship anxiety often comes from fearing betrayal. Build self-trust first, and the fear fades."
"Faith and trust often look like foolishness… until you see the fruit."
"A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed."
"Trust requires faith in the unseen and courage for the unknown."

How to Start Rebuilding Trust in Your Life

If trust has been broken—in yourself or with others—you might feel stuck. Here are some small steps that helped me and might help you too:

1. Celebrate Small Wins

When I was losing 110 pounds, I didn’t get there by waiting for some huge moment of success. It was the little things. Choosing a healthy meal when I wanted fast food. Going for a walk instead of sitting on the couch. Every small decision built trust little by little.

Don’t wait to be "perfect" to celebrate. Look for the small victories.

2. Create Simple, Honest Routines

Trust grows with consistency. Even something as simple as waking up at the same time each day, praying for a few minutes, or spending two hours doing deep work before checking social media gave me a sense of control and trust in myself again.

Pick one habit to focus on this week. Keep it small, honest, and daily.

3. Forgive—Not to Excuse, But to Free Yourself

Forgiving someone (even yourself) doesn’t mean what happened was okay. It means you’re choosing healing over anger. When I kept holding onto every time I failed or every time someone hurt me, I stayed stuck. Letting go opened the door to real trust.

Pray for the strength to forgive. Even if you have to pray the same prayer every day for a while.

4. Trust God Most of All

Everything changed when I learned to trust God more than my own strength. When I committed my goals, my struggles, and my healing to Him, it wasn’t all on my shoulders anymore.

Reading Scripture daily, even if it was just a few verses, reminded me that I’m never alone. Trusting God builds a foundation stronger than any fear or failure.