Billy Graham Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Billy Graham quotes, Billy Graham sayings, and Billy Graham proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Why should we give God thanks? Because everything we have comes from God. Billy Graham
Christ wants to give you hope for the future. Billy Graham
I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me. Billy Graham
Integrity means that we are trustworthy and dependable and our character is above reproach. Billy Graham
If he is to become a ball player, he must learn the rules of the game. And, contrary to popular thinking, children appreciate rules. Billy Graham
Disappointment are part of life; we can't always have our own way, and we need to learn to separate what is significant from what is merely annoying. Only in heaven will we be free of all. Billy Graham
Patience speaks of a person's steadfastness under provocation. Enduring ill-treatment without anger or thought of retallation or revenge. Billy Graham
Patience is the transcendent radiance of a loving and tender heart which, in its dealings with those around it, looks kindly and graciously upon them. Billy Graham
Our lives are to be characterized by patience, for it is important in developing the mature, stable character which God wants to produce in His people. Billy Graham
Patience includes perseverance - the ability to bear up under weariness, strain, and persecution when doing the work of the Lord. Billy Graham
The secret of the power of Christianity is not in its ethics. It is not in Christian ideas or philosophy...the secret of Christianity is found...in the Lord Jesus Christ. Billy Graham
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. Billy Graham
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. Billy Graham
If you have been harboring anger or bitterness or jealousy in your heart toward someone—a parent, an ex-spouse, a boss— hand it over to Christ, and ask Him to help you let it go. Billy Graham
We can react with bitterness and hate God, as some do, or we can accept suffering as a natural part of life and a condition that comes with living in this world. We cannot avoid suffering, but we can determine our response to it. Billy Graham
Anger and bitterness—whatever the cause—only end up hurting us. Turn that anger over to Christ! Billy Graham
We must face honestly the toll that anger and bitterness take on our lives. They are our enemies! The Bible says, 'An angry person stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. Billy Graham
Without dark clouds in our lives, we would never know the joy of sunshine. We can become callous and unteachable if we do not learn from pain. Billy Graham
Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything. Billy Graham
Happy is the person who has learned the secret of being content with whatever life brings him, and has learned to rejoice in the simple and beautiful things around him. Billy Graham
We all have exactly the same number of minutes in a day. The question is, how will we use them? Most people today are either too busy— or not busy enough. The Bible tells us that both extremes are wrong. Billy Graham
A good marriage is not 'made in heaven,' but on earth. Love is a fragile commodity which needs to be cultivated and nourished constantly. Billy Graham
The only really sound marriages are those based on mutual respect. Billy Graham
My wife often said that 'a good marriage consists of two good forgivers.' Billy Graham
Gardens don’t grow by themselves; they need to be tended and cultivated and weeded. The same is true of a marriage. Billy Graham
The American Dream became America's god; wealth and abundance have become the measure of America's success. But—as recent events have shown— we have been living an illusion. Billy Graham
If God can be fully proved by the human mind, then He is no greater than the mind that proves Him. Billy Graham
Your yearning for God must supersede all other desires. It must be like a gnawing hunger and a burning thirst. Billy Graham
Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. Billy Graham
Getting to know God and being able to call on Him is the most important step in storing up for the storms. Billy Graham