Theodore Boone - The Trust Factor Now: Whom or What Will You Trust?

THE TRUST
FACTOR NOW

WHOM OR WHAT WILL YOU TRUST?

There Is Help in, Healing through, and Hope beyond the Turbulence!

THEODORE THEO BOONE

THE TRUST FACTOR NOW

WHOM OR WHAT WILL YOU TRUST?

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CONTENTS

I am eternally grateful to God for His grace and blessing in allowing me to complete this project. I dedicate this book in honor and memory of my two beloved children, Jaral Marquise and Kesha Janeen Boone, whose earthly lives were cut short at the young ages of four and three, respectively; my deceased father and mother, Willie L. Boone and Ernestine Juanita Boone; my sister and dear friend, Marian Boone Maxwell.

I also dedicate this book to my God-given gift, wife of forty-three years, helpmeet, best friend, lover, encourager, faithful partner, contributor to this project, and great servant of God, Barbara. I pray Gods favor upon her, for without her support, prayers, and obedience to Him, this project could have been a more tiring process

I honor you and dedicate this book to the Boone and Alexander families; Dr. Pauline Haynes; and all those who have prayed, believed, invested, encouraged, and blessed me through my life.

Very special thanks to my brother, mentor, and book-writing contributor, Dr. William R. Boone, and wife, Helen, Theaha McClendon, Cindy Adams, Karen Rosby, Sandra Gray, Mechelle Reed, Gladys Hicks, and Kathryn Rowaldt for their devoted and sacrificial proofing and editing efforts. Thanks to all who provided wisdom and financial support. Their contributions are greatly appreciated; may God bless them in a special way.

I am privileged to introduce Theodore Boone and the Trust Factor Now project. I have observed Theodores journey from up close and at a distance. I have celebrated his successes and grieved with him during difficult times in his life. I have been privileged to watch God inspire this insightful and provocative book. Theodore has worked reluctantly and faithfully to birth a child with unlimited potential to help us rise above the thoughts, feelings, and actions that cause us to live in relationship bondage.

In a very analytical manner, the writer deals with institutional and foundational systems that can create an atmosphere of distrust. He shares resources that can equip and empower readers to become more trusting individuals, and throughout the book he affirms that God can be trusted in all situations.

Finally, The Trust Factor Now! Gives readers a glimpse of how times have changed and some of the major contributors to that change. Theodores varied experiences in the corporate and faith communities have uniquely positioned him to provide us with a relevant word for our times, revealed in The Trust Factor Now!

Theodore believes in the following formula: Trust Factor (Relationship) = Acknowledgment + Truth + Belief + Understanding

Trust relationships are critical to Gods end-time plans. We are called to return to His spiritual principles and foundations which were designed to advance the Fathers kingdom. The restoration of relationships with love as their sustaining adhesive is of utmost importance. Christ is coming back for a powerful people who will fulfill His Fathers purpose and plan.

I read the manuscript of this book and could not put it down until I had completed it. I believe this will be your experience also. I strongly encourage you to take this journey with the writer. If you do, expect God to take you to new vistas in your trust journey.

The message from King Solomon (the wisest and richest man who ever lived) in Proverbs 3:5-8 (New Living Translation) is at the heart and center of this book:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Dont be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.

My prayer and earnest hope is that you will respond wisely to its instructions. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.

Dr. William R. Boone

Pastor Emeritus

Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church

St Robert, MO

In this life, we all must travel different paths to reach our destination and ultimately arrive at our destiny. Along the ways we experience side tracks, detours, distractions, and other life realities that can either delay, abort, or lead to route adjustments. We believe roadmaps and GPS systems can be beneficial on our journey. Yet, when those devices are not updated or recalibrated the journey can be quite frustrating by your being taken to places and traveling on routes that are unnecessary. I dont know about you but I want to be able to trust and have confidence in the directions accuracy provided by my roadmap or GPS. Proverbs 14:12(NLT) There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends (destiny) in death.

In this book, we will reference a Book of Truth and Wisdom (the Bible) that can assist you in your travel. It can provide you with directions and instructions that will assist you in maneuvering through lifes many seasons of turbulence to your eternal destiny. I encourage you to pay attention and consider the offered advice in Gods Word! He will show me the path of life; in His presence is fullness of joy; at His right hand are pleasures forever more. Psalms 16:11