--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [Samantha Dunn] wrote that when God wants…" description: "\"“[Samantha Dunn] wrote that when God wants your attention, first He throws feathers. After that, He starts throwing bricks.”\" — Claire Fontaine" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/017/claire-fontaine-30185_god_samantha-dunn-wrote-that-when-god-wants_1477183.jpg" --- # \[Samantha Dunn\] wrote that when God wants your attention… ![“[Samantha Dunn] wrote that when God wants your attention, first He throws feathers. After that, He starts throwing bricks.” quote by Claire Fontaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/017/claire-fontaine-30185_god_samantha-dunn-wrote-that-when-god-wants_1477183.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/017/claire-fontaine-30185_god_samantha-dunn-wrote-that-when-god-wants_1477183.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/017/claire-fontaine-30185_god_samantha-dunn-wrote-that-when-god-wants_1477183.jpg) > ““\[Samantha Dunn\] wrote that when God wants your attention, first He throws feathers. After that, He starts throwing bricks.”” [Claire Fontaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/claire-fontaine/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When divine focus arrives, it begins with gentle signs before escalating to harsher challenges. **In simple terms:** God first signals with softness, then tests with difficulty. Key Takeaway Notice subtle signs before larger trials. Themes faith patience resilience Mood reflective hopeful Type inspirational spiritual When to use this quote - personal crisis - career obstacles - relationship issues - health setbacks Key Concepts spiritual signaling testing growth Questions to Reflect On - Are you attentive to subtle warnings? - How do you respond when challenges intensify? A Different Perspective Hardships may arise without warning, testing resolve. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) ## Related quotes > [I simply taught, preached, wrote God's Word: otherwise I did nothing. 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