Michael W. Smith Quotes

“Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Doing the instrumental thing, you're really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think worship is a lifestyle, first of all.”

— Michael W. Smith

Healing rain is a real touch from God. It could be physical healing or emotional or whatever.

— Michael W. Smith

“But I know God has big stuff planned that ultimately doesn't have anything to do with me.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I, on the other hand, have a bit of a southern accent.”

— Michael W. Smith

Love wasn't put in your heart to stay. Love isn't love until you give it away.

— Michael W. Smith

“For some reason, and for a time such as this, God has given me favor with kings and princes.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Even though we were all celebrities to a certain extent, we all looked at each other as family.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Not everyone can lead worship.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Some of the most powerful times are when we're quiet.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Just look at the Old Testament. They didn't go out with the army first. They sent the musicians out.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Things change when you give your life to serving God, and that can be scary.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I've been there and done all that, sold millions of records, and that doesn't bring you peace.”

— Michael W. Smith

“God deserves the best from us.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I sang at the Inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I'm learning, but I'm getting better at it because I'm learning how to hear God in worship.”

— Michael W. Smith

There are a lot of bad worship songs, in my opinion, but there are a lot of good ones, too.

— Michael W. Smith

“This fall I'm doing something I've never done before. I'm starring in a film, an independent film.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I've said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I've read the Gospels many times, but it's been a while since I've read through a whole book.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think if the church did what they were supposed to do we wouldn't have anyone sleeping on the streets.”

— Michael W. Smith

“In terms of worship, I think we ought to have the right people leading.”

— Michael W. Smith

I've explored the worship side, the pop side, and the film scoring side of me.

— Michael W. Smith

“I believe people are afraid to be still because we're used to being stimulated.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I sure love Ireland. The first trip I ever made was last year when I did this record in Dublin.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think one of my greatest gifts is leading worship.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think The Big Picture was such a huge shift from my second record.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think there's a passion for God like never before.”

— Michael W. Smith

It's really interesting to go back to '93 or '94 and listen to that music, like the I'll Lead You Home record.

— Michael W. Smith

“Really, I could care less if there's a Second Decade record.”

— Michael W. Smith

“We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.”

— Michael W. Smith

“We've probably never met, but I wish we had.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think it all comes down to relationships - how I treat my wife, how I treat my kids, how I treat the guys at the grocery store, all aspects of every day, what I'm involved in.”

— Michael W. Smith

“Friends are friends forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them.”

— Michael W. Smith

More love, more power, more of You in my life. I will worship You with all of my heart, I will worship You with all of my mind, I will worship You with all of my strength, for You are my Lord.

— Michael W. Smith

“Love will fan the flame, and that flame will warm the heart that's waiting.”

— Michael W. Smith

This Is Your Time, This Is Your Dance. Live Every Moment, Leave Nothing To Chance. Swim In The Sea. Drink Of The Deep, Embrace The Mystery Of All You Could Be. What if Tomorrow? And What If Today? Faced With The Question, Oh What Would You Say?

— Michael W. Smith

“People are brutal. Just to each other.”

— Michael W. Smith

“I think if Jesus came for the first time, and he was 33 1/2 years old and hung out with these guys, where would he be? They'd probably be at a coffee bar getting a latte or something.”

— Michael W. Smith

“With faith and love God's given, springing from the hope we know. We will pray the joy you'll live in, is the strength that now you show.”

— Michael W. Smith

“In Christ we are given the courage and strength to change the world”

— Michael W. Smith

I think the people that enjoyed Freedom will love this one; and I actually think some of the unique musical twists this project is taking will open it up to a whole new audience as well.

— Michael W. Smith