Now - here is my secret: I tell it to you with an openness…
““Now - here is my secret: I tell it to you with an openness of heart that I doubt I shall ever achieve again, so I pray that you are in a quiet room as you hear these words. My secret is that I need God - that I am sick and can no longer make it alone. I need God to help me give, because I no longer seem capable of giving; to help me be kind, as I no longer seem capable of kindness; to help me love, as I seem beyond being able to love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker confesses deep reliance on God for compassion, generosity, and love, feeling personally unable to provide them.
In simple terms: He needs God to help him be kind and loving.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual support for personal growth.
Themes
spirituality
vulnerability
dependence
self‑compassion
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy
- community support
- creative work
- public speaking
Key Concepts
faith
need
human limitation
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to need divine help?
- How can one cultivate kindness without external aid?
A Different Perspective
Some may view reliance on deity as avoidance of personal responsibility.