Quotes from Billy Graham

What really matters is how God sees me. He isn't concerned with labels; he is concerned about the state of man's soul.

When I was young, I could not imagine being old. My mother said, and the doctor confirmed, that I had an unusual amount of energy; and it followed me into young adulthood.

When I reached 80, my world turned upside down physically. I've had a lot of physical problems.

Read the Bible. Work hard and honestly. And don't complain.

Becoming a Christian is the work of a moment; being a Christian is the work of a lifetime.

One of the greatest priorities of the church today is to mobilize the laity to do the work of evangelism.

Many people have come to Christ as a result of my participation in presenting the Gospel to them. It's all the work of the Holy Spirit.

If you could work your way to heaven, you would said look what I did, I got myself here by my good works. The only way you are going to make it is to come to that Cross.

There are a lot of groups that feel a little bit strange around me, because I am inclusive.

Every day is a gift from God, no matter how old we are.

I have the problems of, I must confess, old age.

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

Envy and greed starve on a steady diet of thanksgiving.

I am fallen, flawed and imperfect. Yet drenched in the grace and mercy. That is found in Jesus Christ, there is strength. God's mercy and grace give me hope, for myself, and for our world.

Old age may have its limitations and challenges, but in spite of them, our latter years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of our lives.

Ringing assurance that we are not alone... That we are assisted and defended by a powerful and glorious order of invisible Beings.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

God has given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.

I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man.

One of the things I miss most is that I can no longer read, due to age-related macular degeneration. I get regular injections for this, and thankfully these seem to have arrested its progress, but it's still very difficult for me to read. That means it is hard for me to pick up my Bible and read it like I used to, and I miss that very much.

Old is authentic. Old is genuine. Old is valuable.

Every successful work of God must have opposition.

Oral Roberts was a man of God and a great friend in ministry. I loved him as a brother.

No one can outrun death. It will catch up to all of us eventually.