Many ask the question: What is God’s will for my life, and how can I know if I’m following it? Billy Graham often pointed people back to the truth of God’s Word for wisdom and direction. As we seek Christ, obey His Word and grow closer to Him, we can trust Him to guide the path ahead.
“I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.” —Psalm 40:8
Read 10 quotes from Billy Graham on knowing and following God’s will:
- “The Bible is our authority in everything it touches. This means the Bible is our guide to show us how to live … it is our instructor.” from The Journey
- “God not only has a general purpose for each of us, but He also has a specific plan for each of our lives. God knows all about you, and He has a plan for you.” from Billy Graham’s “My Answer” column
- “There is a simple answer which is this: God’s will is for everyone to obey His Word.” from Billy Graham’s “My Answer” column
- “Do you want to know what God’s will is for you? It is for you to become more and more like Christ. This is spiritual maturity, and if you make this your goal, it will change your life.” from The Journey
- “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” from The Journey
- “To know the will of God is the highest of all wisdom. Living in the center of God’s will rules out all falseness of religion and puts the stamp of true sincerity upon our service to God.” from Day by Day
- “Sometimes it’s best to start moving in the direction you think God may want you to go, and then trust Him to lead you—closing doors He doesn’t want you to go through and opening up others.” from The Journey
- “The greatest barrier to knowing God’s will is simply that we want to run our own lives. Our problem is that a battle is going on in our hearts—a battle between our wills and God’s will.” from The Journey
- “The will of God will never take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.” from Till Armageddon
- “God’s will is that we would be righteous in our living. God is holy, and the whole
scheme of redemption has holiness for its goal.” from The Secret of Happiness
As you seek to know and follow God’s will, take time to draw closer to Him through His Word and prayer. The Cove offers opportunities to step away from daily distractions and focus on your relationship with Christ—plan your next visit or explore upcoming events.