Grandmother Quote by Linda Nichols
““The arm of flesh will fail you," Bridie's grandmother had been fond of reminding her, especially after she'd started dating, bringing home this one and that one, going on and on about them. "Love with all your heart, . . . but don't look to anybody but the Lord to fill up your empty spots. There's never been a man born . . . who can do that, and I don't care if he's the finest thing since store-bought pickles.””
About This Quote
A warning that relying on human love to fill emotional voids leads to disappointment; true fulfillment comes from spiritual reliance.
In simple terms: Human love can't fill empty spots; look to the Lord.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual fulfillment over romantic dependence.
Themes
faith
relationships
emptiness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spiritual reliance
self‑sufficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love and faith?
- What spiritual practices help fill emotional gaps?
A Different Perspective
Human relationships still matter; balance is needed.
