--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are times when your heart may be so…" description: "\"“There are times when your heart may be so full that it seems as though it is going to break. It may be sorrow, anguish, frustration, guilt, anger—any ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5dc/linda-boone-34621_intimacy-with-god_there-are-times-when-your-heart-may-be-s_1336276.jpg" --- # There are times when your heart may be so full that it… ![“There are times when your heart may be so full that it seems as though it is going to break. It may be sorrow, anguish, frustration, guilt, anger—any number of feelings can build up within until you reach your breaking point. At these times you have a couple choices to make: you can either try to…” quote by Linda Boone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5dc/linda-boone-34621_intimacy-with-god_there-are-times-when-your-heart-may-be-s_1336276.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5dc/linda-boone-34621_intimacy-with-god_there-are-times-when-your-heart-may-be-s_1336276.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5dc/linda-boone-34621_intimacy-with-god_there-are-times-when-your-heart-may-be-s_1336276.jpg) > ““There are times when your heart may be so full that it seems as though it is going to break. It may be sorrow, anguish, frustration, guilt, anger—any number of feelings can build up within until you reach your breaking point. At these times you have a couple choices to make: you can either try to handle it yourself or you can turn to God. And in turning to God, you can either do so superficially, or you can do so deeply, with total honesty.”” [Linda Boone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/linda-boone/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When emotional overload reaches a breaking point, one can either manage it alone or seek God, with the depth of that turn determining the healing outcome. **In simple terms:** At breaking points, choose self‑help or turn to God, deeply or superficially. Key Takeaway Seek sincere spiritual support when overwhelmed. Themes spirituality emotional health choice Mood contemplative hopeful Type inspirational reflective When to use this quote - personal crisis - mental health counseling - religious practice Key Concepts Coping mechanisms faith self‑reflection Questions to Reflect On - Do you prefer personal coping or spiritual help? - How deep is your honesty with yourself? 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