Billy Graham is without a doubt the most famous evangelist of the twentieth century. His humble demeanor and simple lifestyle are two of the qualities that I most admired about him. I pray that the following inspirational quotes by him will encourage you in your walk with the Lord.1
“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.”
“Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil – it has no point.”
“If Christianity is valid, why is there so much evil in the world?” To this the famous preacher replied, “With so much soap, why are there so many dirty people in the world? Christianity, like soap, must be personally applied if it is to make a difference in our lives.”
“We should ask ourselves three questions before we speak: Is it true? Is it kind? Does it glorify Christ?”
“Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.”
“Every day without exception – is a gift from God, entrusted to us to use for His glory.”
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”
“Faith grows when it is planted in the fertile soil of God’s Word.”
“God does not change – and neither does His love. He loved you before you were born… He loves you now… and He will love you forever.”
“I am convinced the greatest act of love we can ever perform for people is to tell them about God’s love for them in Christ.”
“Integrity means that if our private life were suddenly exposed, we’d have no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. Integrity means that our outward life is consistent with our inner convictions.”
“You can’t control the length of your life. You can control the depth.”
“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.'”
“True prayer is a way of life, not just for use in cases of emergency.”
“If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.”
“… the thing that kept Christ on that cross was love, not the nail.”
“A suffering person does not need a lecture – he needs a listener.”
“On our knees we are the most powerful force on earth.”
“All around you are people whose lives are filled with trouble and sorrow, and they need your compassion and encouragement.”
“Be sure that your motive in praying is to glorify God.”
“Whatever affliction comes in our life, our Lord goes into the valley with us, leading us by the hand, even carrying us when it is necessary.”
“Like Joseph storing up grain during the years of plenty to be used during the years of famine that lay ahead, may we store up the truths of God’s Word in our hearts as much as possible, so that we are prepared for whatever suffering we are called upon to endure.”
“Prayer is crucial in evangelism: Only God can change the heart of someone who is in rebellion against Him. No matter how logical our arguments or how fervent our appeals, our words will accomplish nothing unless God’s Spirit prepares the way.”
“The farther we get from God, the more the world spirals out of control.”
“When you follow Christ, it must be a total burning of all your bridges behind you.”
1 All of the Billy Graham quotations listed in this devotion are from the following website:
TOP 25 QUOTES BY BILLY GRAHAM (of 674) | A-Z Quotes (azquotes.com)