Top 300 Charles R. Swindoll Quotes (2025 Update)
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151. “If you only knew what God had to take me through to get me to the place where he could use me to be a blessing to other people, I doubt whether you would be willing to pay the price.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

152. “A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

153. “More than once Jesus deliberately addressed certain issues that quickly diminished the number of onlookers. It was commitment that thinned the ranks.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

154. “We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

155. “The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we can count on Him never to lead us astray.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

156. “There is no counsel like God’s counsel. No comfort like His comfort. No wisdom more profound than the wisdom of the Scriptures.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

157. “The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

158. “Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: ‘He is risen, indeed!’”

— Charles R. Swindoll

159. “When you suffer and lose, that does not mean you are being disobedient to God. In fact, it might mean you’re right in the center of His will. The path of obedience is often marked by times of suffering and loss.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

160. “God does not dispense strength and encouragement like a druggist fills your prescription. The Lord doesn’t promise to give us something to take so we can handle our weary moments. He promises us Himself. That is all. And that is enough.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

161. “The habit of always putting off an experience until you can afford it, or until the time is right, or until you know how to do it is one of the greatest burglars of joy. Be deliberate, but once you’ve made up your mind -jump in.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

162. “Allowing anger to seethe on the back burner will lead to a very large lid blowing off a very hot pot.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

163. “We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

164. “Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people’s unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?”

— Charles R. Swindoll

165. “When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

166. “It takes faith to find personal significance in your relationship with God rather than how much money you earn, how beautiful you look, how many toys you own, how many trophies you collect, or how much territory you conquer and control.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

167. “Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

168. “If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it’s time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

169. “Let’s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

170. “Choose to view life through God’s eyes. This will not be easy because it doesn’t come naturally to us. We cannot do this on our own. We have to allow God to elevate our vantage point. Start by reading His Word, the Bible... Pray and ask God to transform your thinking. Let Him do what you cannot. Ask Him to give you an eternal, divine perspective.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

171. “God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

172. “I am a preacher. I’m involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!”

— Charles R. Swindoll

173. “We can’t solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

174. “God never asked us to meet life’s pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

175. “God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

176. “Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God’s point of view.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

177. “The skeptic may deny your doctrine or attack your church but he cannot honestly ignore the fact that your life has been changed.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

178. “An anniversary says, “Think of the dreams you have weathered together. They are intimate accomplishments.””

— Charles R. Swindoll

179. “Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they’re sad, admit it when they’re wrong, and ask for help when they need it.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

180. “A “godly” person is one who ceases to be self-centered in order to become God-centered.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

181. “Nothing can compensate for a lack of authenticity.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

182. “Convictions are a matter of choice, not force.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

183. “It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

184. “God has somehow placed into Christian’s insides a special something, that extra inner reservoir of power that is more than a match for the stuff life throws at us.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

185. “In spite of the extent to which Solomon went to find happiness, because he left God out of the picture, nothing satisfied. It never will. Satisfaction in life will never occur until there is a meaningful connection with the living Lord above the sun.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

186. “When you have a sense of calling, whether it’s to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn’t just a casual choice, it’s a divine calling. It’s not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

187. “If I had my life to live over, I’d have spent more hours in worship.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

188. “For there to be true maturity, people must be given room to grow, which includes room to fail...”

— Charles R. Swindoll

189. “Worry and faith just don’t mix.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

190. “I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

191. “Anyone who influences others is a leader.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

192. “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

193. “I don’t see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It’s all an open place of service before our God.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

194. “There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

195. “If you want to be a person with a large vision, you must cultivate the habit of doing the little things well.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

196. “Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

197. “Grace releases people not only from sin but from shame.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

198. “The more impossible the situation, the greater God accomplishes His work.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

199. “One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.”

— Charles R. Swindoll

200. “Those who feed on rumors are small, suspicious souls.”

— Charles R. Swindoll