--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Things didn’t work out because, well…" description: "\"“Things didn’t work out because, well, greater things were in the works. It’s so difficult while we’re blind and hurting and don’t know which way is up..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5de/brianna-weist-167538_faith_things-didn-t-work-out-because-well-grea_1995942.jpg" --- # Things didn’t work out because, well, greater things were… ![“Things didn’t work out because, well, greater things were in the works. It’s so difficult while we’re blind and hurting and don’t know which way is up. But, if you have faith in anything, have faith in the fact that the universe has a beautiful way of straightening things out far better than we…” quote by Brianna Weist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5de/brianna-weist-167538_faith_things-didn-t-work-out-because-well-grea_1995942.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5de/brianna-weist-167538_faith_things-didn-t-work-out-because-well-grea_1995942.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5de/brianna-weist-167538_faith_things-didn-t-work-out-because-well-grea_1995942.jpg) > ““Things didn’t work out because, well, greater things were in the works. It’s so difficult while we’re blind and hurting and don’t know which way is up. But, if you have faith in anything, have faith in the fact that the universe has a beautiful way of straightening things out far better than we ever could. You may not see it today or tomorrow, but you will look back in a few years and be absolutely perplexed and awed by how every little thing added up and brought you somewhere wonderful- or where you always wanted to be. You will be grateful that things didn’t work out the way you once wanted them to.”” Brianna Weist ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When plans fail, faith in a larger, benevolent universe can bring later gratitude for unexpected outcomes. **In simple terms:** Trust that setbacks lead to greater good. Key Takeaway Embrace faith during uncertainty. Themes faith resilience optimism life purpose Mood hopeful reassuring Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - counseling - spiritual practice - life coaching - journaling Key Concepts spiritual belief personal growth meaning making Questions to Reflect On - What concrete steps accompany your faith? - How do you measure “greater things”? A Different Perspective Faith may ignore actionable problem‑solving. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Faith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faith/) [Greater things](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/greater-things/) ## Related quotes > [“I believe that there is only one way to all the treasures of God, and that is the way of faith. 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