Fathers Day From Billy Graham Quotes

A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. ~ Billy Graham

We should not let a day go by without thanking God for His mercy and grace to us in Jesus Christ. ~ Billy Graham

By faith in [Jesus] we can be forgiven of our sins and know the joy of following Him every day. ~ Billy Graham

What a thrilling future for those of us who know that some day we will populate the kingdom of God. ~ Billy Graham

In our day many people are broad but shallow. Agnosticism, anxiety, and emptiness have gripped much of our world. ~ Billy Graham

Life is short; none of us knows how long we have. Live each day as if it were your last - for someday it will be. ~ Billy Graham

Spiritually, we have wandered far from the faith of our fathers ... no nation which relegates the Bible to the background, which disregards the love of God and flouts the claims of the Man of Galilee, can long survive. ~ Billy Graham

One of the real tests of Christian character is to be found in the lives we live from day to day. ~ Billy Graham

Every day has exactly 1,440 minutes; can't you find even ten of them to be with your heavenly Father? Doesn't God deserve the best minutes of your day? ~ Billy Graham

I get many letters every day from people who got married because they wanted their own selfish needs satisfied, and have only later come to realize that this does not work. ~ Billy Graham

Before three thousand people were brought into the church on the day of Pentecost, the disciples had spent fifty days in prayer, fasting, and spiritual travail. ~ Billy Graham

There is not a day that we do not have a chance to choose between the devil's clever promises and God's sure Word. ~ Billy Graham

Some day our journey through this life will be over and we will embark on another journey - one that will last forever. ~ Billy Graham

Many people plan financially for retirement - but not spiritually and emotionally. ~ Billy Graham

The only really sound marriages are those based on mutual respect. ~ Billy Graham

A true servant of God is someone who helps another succeed. ~ Billy Graham

Materialism and self-centeredness are the great vices of our age. ~ Billy Graham

Truth is easier for a child to handle than evasiveness. ~ Billy Graham

Nothing will drive us to our knees quicker than trouble. ~ Billy Graham

Christ did not die by accident. He died voluntarily in our place. ~ Billy Graham

Once a minute passes it can never be reclaimed. ~ Billy Graham

Affliction may be for our edification and Christian development. ~ Billy Graham

I have never known a man who received Christ and ever regretted it. ~ Billy Graham

Salvation is free! God puts no price tag on the Gift of gifts. ~ Billy Graham

It is the presence of sin that prevents man from being truly happy. ~ Billy Graham

The ability to rejoice in any situation is a sign of spiritual maturity. ~ Billy Graham

Learn to shut out the distractions that keep you from truly worshiping God. ~ Billy Graham

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve (24:15). ~ Billy Graham

Be sure that Satan will tempt you at your weak point, not the strong. ~ Billy Graham

Science is learning to control everything but man. ~ Billy Graham

Whatever is unlike Christ in conduct, speech, or disposition grieves the Spirit of grace. ~ Billy Graham

With Christ as your Savior and constant Companion, you, although alone, need never be lonely. ~ Billy Graham

Among young people ... drinking is for getting drunk. And many go on to become alcoholics. ~ Billy Graham

Our imaginations are so stilted. The very thought of being like Jesus is breathtaking. ~ Billy Graham

The devil will tremble when you pray. ~ Billy Graham

Worries flee before a spirit of gratitude. ~ Billy Graham

[God] has in mind a picture of what He intends to create. He breaks, cracks, chisels, and polishes until one day there emerges His vision ... God has not yet finished with us. ~ Billy Graham

Many people who have lost jobs ... find that this was God's way of redirecting their lives. ~ Billy Graham

Those who have actually experienced daily fellowship with Christ know that it surpasses all worldly activities. ~ Billy Graham

We need to know what the Bible teaches about right and wrong. Every day we are battered by messages - from the media, advertising, entertainment, celebrities, even our friends - with one underlying theme: Live for yourself. ~ Billy Graham

How do we prepare for that last day? Before we embark on our final trip, have we left an earthly home in a state of chaos or a condition of order? ~ Billy Graham

Society has become so obsessed with sex that it seeps from all the pores of our national life. ~ Billy Graham

When a husband and wife are concerned only about their own individual desires, the stage is set for conflict. ~ Billy Graham

Christ needs people today who are made of martyr stuff! Dare to take a strong, uncompromised stand for Him. ~ Billy Graham

Extremes should be avoided. ~ Billy Graham

The greatest waste in all of our earth is our waste of the time God has given us each day. ~ Billy Graham

The fact that immorality is rampant throughout the nation doesn't make it right! ~ Billy Graham

Jesus Himself was the first missionary ... He pledged His followers to be missionaries too! ~ Billy Graham

Many churches have molded their programs around the community - not the Word of God. ~ Billy Graham

Patience graciously, compassionately and with understanding, judges the faults of others without unjust criticism. ~ Billy Graham

Jesus Christ opened heaven's door for us by His death on the cross. ~ Billy Graham

New morality is nothing more than the old immorality brought up to date. ~ Billy Graham

Salt and light speak of the influence Christians can exercise for good in society. ~ Billy Graham

Compromising and conforming to the world's
standard is against God's Word. ~ Billy Graham

We must learn to live triumphantly amid the traumas and pressures we face daily. ~ Billy Graham

Never forget: Satan's goal is to turn us away from God. ~ Billy Graham

We must understand what the word believe implies. It means "commit" and "surrender. ~ Billy Graham

The Christian's journey through life isn't a sprint but a marathon. ~ Billy Graham

The most eloquent prayer is often prayed through hands that heal and bless. ~ Billy Graham

Faith is loved and honored by God more than any other single thing. ~ Billy Graham

God gave us our children so we could prepare them to become adults. ~ Billy Graham

We cannot be satisfied with our goodness after beholding the holiness of God. ~ Billy Graham

Jesus knows the intentions of our hearts and what we do in secret. ~ Billy Graham

You cannot argue with [Satan], for he is the greatest debater of all time. ~ Billy Graham

Jesus expects one hundred percent surrender, and when that is accomplished He rewards a thousandfold. ~ Billy Graham

God's love is unchangeable; He knows exactly what we are and loves us anyway. ~ Billy Graham

Pray frequently as you read [the Bible] and you will discover a fellowship with God. ~ Billy Graham

Thinking of and serving with others can be an antidote to negative and unhealthy introspection. ~ Billy Graham

Be attractive and winsome, but do not compromise your convictions for the sake of popularity. ~ Billy Graham

Is it any wonder that fear and anxiety have become the hallmarks of our age? ~ Billy Graham

On the cross Christ took upon Himself every sin we've ever committed - including anger. ~ Billy Graham

Sometimes we face "gray areas," things that aren't necessarily forbidden by the Bible but still may not belong in our lives. ~ Billy Graham

Our prayers must be in accordance with [God's] will. He knows better what is good for us than we know ourselves. ~ Billy Graham

There are those who have made their fortunes on other people's misfortune. The Bible never promised that life would be fair. ~ Billy Graham

[Christians] are called to distinguish themselves as Christ followers, not community organizers. ~ Billy Graham

Old age is Satan's last chance to blow us off course. ~ Billy Graham

It is unfair to attribute virtues beyond a person's true character. ~ Billy Graham

Our popular music talks constantly about love, and yet divorce rates skyrocket. ~ Billy Graham

My home is in heaven. I'm just passing through this world. ~ Billy Graham

I have yet to see Satan overcome a truly joyful Christian. ~ Billy Graham

Christianity is not an insurance policy against life's ills and troubles. ~ Billy Graham

God began by revelation to build a bridge between Himself and people. ~ Billy Graham

Only God can thwart the plans of Satan and his legions. ~ Billy Graham

Religion can be anything! But true Christianity is God coming to man in a personal relationship. ~ Billy Graham

Philosophically, war is an extension of man's struggle with sin and evil in the world. ~ Billy Graham

As Christians we are constantly bombarded with attitudes and values which are contrary to biblical teaching. ~ Billy Graham

Christianity is a Gospel of crisis. It proclaims unmistakably that this world's days are numbered. ~ Billy Graham

The way in which we react to hurts and disappointments influences the shaping of our personalities. ~ Billy Graham

Success stories may be great motivational material for sales seminars, but we are not always successful. ~ Billy Graham

We live in a hostile world that constantly seeks to pull us away from God. ~ Billy Graham

God did not intend for us to be idle and unproductive. There is dignity in work. ~ Billy Graham

Grief which is not dealt with properly can cause us to lose our perspective on life. ~ Billy Graham

In your own mind-darkened, will-paralyzed, conscience-dulled soul, God can make the light penetrate and turn the darkness of your own life into day, if you will let Him. ~ Billy Graham

Ask [God] to help you reflect Christ as you grow older, instead of turning sour or grumpy. ~ Billy Graham

All believers are called to be holy in mind, body, and spirit (1 Peter 1:15). ~ Billy Graham

Prayers have no boundaries. They can leap miles and continents and be translated instantly into any language. ~ Billy Graham

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.
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If ever we needed to put the Golden Rule into action, it's with our aging parents. ~ Billy Graham

Just because a person claims to be a Christian does not necessarily mean that he is one. ~ Billy Graham

When one bears suffering faithfully, God is glorified and honored. ~ Billy Graham