Hole in my heart Quote by Anne Mateer
““I can't get those kids out of my head. I see their little faces, and I know I have to help them." I raised up and looked him straight in the eye. "I have to do this. It's more than just wanting to be part of God's work in this world. It's an aching hole in my heart. I don't know any other way to fill it.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, date unknown
The speaker feels a deep, personal calling to help children, driven by an emotional void that they cannot fill otherwise.
In simple terms: A strong urge to help children because of a personal emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Act on the calling to help children.
Themes
compassion
purpose
emotional void
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- social work
- mentoring
- counseling
Key Concepts
calling
altruism
inner drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal need fuels your desire to help?
- How can you sustain this purpose?
A Different Perspective
The emotional drive may lead to burnout without self‑care.
