Faith Quote by Thyra Ferré Björn
““Button had been filled with tremendous hope that the first chapter would be sold to a magazine as a story, but she had reckoned without God. The picture was clear now, for the first chapter should not have been printed that way, separated from the rest of the story. Although she had shed many a year with each subsequent rejection slip from various magazine editors, now she was thankful for them. How shortsighted humans are, she was thinking. God sees clearly far into eternity and He had known it was for Button's best interest not to succeed with those magazines for if she had, she wouldn't today be hugging this book to her heart””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, possibly a contemporary fiction piece
The protagonist learns that divine timing may reject short‑term success for long‑term benefit, and that setbacks can be blessings.
In simple terms: God’s plan may hide behind rejections.
Key Takeaway
Trust that obstacles may serve a greater purpose.
Themes
faith
patience
resilience
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- creative pursuits
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
divine providence
long‑term perspective
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What rejections have later proved beneficial?
- How do you discern divine timing?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on human effort ignores higher guidance.
