Broken Quote by John Eldredge
“somehow we have overlooked the fact this treasured called the heart can also be broken, has been broken, and now lies in pieces down under the surface. When it comes to habits we cannot quit or patterns we cannot stop, anger that flies out of nowhere, fears we cannot overcome, or weaknesses we hate to admit--much of what troubles us comes out of the broken places in our hearts crying out for relief. Jesus speaks as if we are all brokenhearted. We would do well to trust His perspective on this.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge, 2001
Our emotional wounds shape habits and reactions; recognizing brokenness invites healing and growth.
In simple terms: Broken hearts affect behavior and need healing.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain, seek restoration.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
healing
habits
emotions
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- therapy
- prayer
- journaling
- support groups
- mindful breathing
Key Concepts
attachment trauma
emotional regulation
faith
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden hurts drive your habits?
- How can faith guide your healing?
A Different Perspective
Healing alone cannot fix deep wounds without addressing underlying causes.
![“Since we are [Christ's] body, we too are the bread that is broken for others. Our failures help heal other lives; our very tears help wipe away tears; our being hated helps those we love.” quote by Peter Kreeft](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/390/peter-kreeft-820_being-hated_since-we-are-christ-s-body-we-too-are-th_1563192.jpg)
![“There is a satisfaction we don't want to come to until we come to it in God…[Disappointments] serve to remind us every day that we cannot make life work the way we want…If we'll let it, the disappointment can be God's way of continually drawing us back to himself.” quote by John Eldredge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/830/john-eldredge-1487_disappointment_there-is-a-satisfaction-we-don-t-want-to_71871.jpg)
