Ever feel like you're just drifting looking for an anchor in the storm? Sometimes all it takes is a flicker of belief to find your way. Life throws curveballs. We all know that. There are days when getting out of bed feels like a marathon. Then there are times when our old habits try to drag us back into the mud. It’s in these moments that faith and belief can become our strongest allies.
Here at GoodExistence.com we talk a lot about practical changes. Stephen Montagne our founder often shares his journey. He moved from a life of gaming binges unhealthy eating and general laziness to losing over 110 pounds. He built a life of purpose and health. A huge part of that transformation was rediscovering and strengthening his faith. It became his foundation. But faith isn't just for the big crises. It’s for the everyday too. It’s about believing in yourself. It's about trusting the process. It's about finding meaning even when things are tough. Words have power. The right words at the right time can spark hope ignite courage and remind us of what’s truly important. So let’s dive into some powerful quotes about faith and belief.
The Power of a Little Faith
Faith isn't always about grand revelations or mountaintop experiences. Often it's a quiet whisper of hope in the dark. It’s the courage to take one more step. Stephen often says that when he was battling his unhealthy habits it wasn't a sudden lightning bolt that changed him. It was the slow burn of belief. He believed he could change. He trusted in a power greater than himself. He found strength in his Christian Orthodox faith. This faith helped him see a path forward when all he felt was stuck.
Belief can be in a higher power. It can be in your own potential. It can be in the good of humanity. Whatever its form it’s a force that can move mountains one small stone at a time. It helps us push through the discomfort of change. It reminds us why we started when we feel like quitting.
25 Quotes to Inspire Your Faith and Belief
We’ve gathered 25 quotes that speak to us. We hope they offer you some light and encouragement on your own path. Let these words soak in. Find one or two that truly resonate with you today.
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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." – Martin Luther King Jr.
This is so true. Stephen didn't see the 110-pound weight loss at the start. He just saw the next healthy meal the next short workout. Trust the first step. -
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt
Your mindset is incredibly powerful. Doubting yourself is like trying to drive with the brakes on. -
"Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right." – Max Lucado
This shifts perspective. It’s about trust in a bigger plan not just our own desires. This was key for Stephen in deepening his relationship with God. -
"To one who has faith no explanation is necessary. To one without faith no explanation is possible." – Thomas Aquinas
Faith often transcends logic. It’s a knowing in your heart. -
"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark." – Rabindranath Tagore
Hold onto that hope even when things look bleak. Your dawn is coming. -
"The smallest act of faith is better than the greatest intention." – Unknown
Thinking about change is good. Doing something small is even better. Take action. -
"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." – J.R.R. Tolkien
Challenges will come. True belief helps you persevere. -
"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." – Saint Augustine
Keep holding onto your vision. Consistent belief and action make it real. Stephen envisioned a healthier life long before it fully materialized. -
"Worry ends when faith begins." – Unknown
It’s hard to worry and trust at the same time. Choose trust. -
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." – Helen Keller
Hope fuels action. Confidence builds with each small win. Celebrate them. -
"Faith is not something to grasp it is a state to grow into." – Mahatma Gandhi
It’s a journey not a destination. Be patient with yourself as your faith develops. -
"Keep faith. The most amazing things in life tend to happen right at the moment you’re about to give up hope." – Unknown
Don't quit five minutes before the miracle. -
"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Look at the wonders around you. Let them build your trust for the unknown future. Stephen's daily gratitude practice helped him see these wonders. -
"Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think not wonder not imagine not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best." – Unknown
Overthinking can paralyze us. Sometimes just being present and trusting is enough. -
"Faith does not make things easy it makes them possible." – Luke 1:37 (paraphrased)
The path might still be hard. Faith gives you the strength to walk it. -
"Your faith can move mountains and your doubt can create them." – Unknown
Be mindful of your thoughts. Focus on what you want to build not what you fear. -
"Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death." – Unknown
What you focus on grows. Choose to nourish your belief. -
"Faith is a knowledge within the heart beyond the reach of proof." – Kahlil Gibran
It’s an inner certainty. You don’t always need external validation. -
"Let your faith be bigger than your fears." – Unknown
A simple powerful reminder. When fear whispers let faith shout. -
"Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith." – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Question the negativity. Give your belief the benefit of the doubt. -
"Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light." – Helen Keller
Even in brokenness faith offers a path to healing and renewal. -
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." – Mother Teresa
Stephen’s journey wasn't one giant leap. It was built on consistent small wins like choosing water over soda or working for a focused 2-hour block. -
"Without faith nothing is possible. With it nothing is impossible." – Mary McLeod Bethune
Faith unlocks potential you didn't even know you had. -
"The principal part of faith is patience." – George MacDonald
Growth takes time. Healing takes time. Trust the timing of your life. -
"Faith is not a leap in the dark. It's a step into the Light." – Unknown
It's moving towards something better something brighter.
Turning Words into Action
These quotes are more than just nice words. They are invitations. Invitations to believe a little more. To trust a little deeper. To act with a little more courage. How can you weave these into your life?
Maybe you pick one quote each week. Write it on a sticky note. Put it on your mirror or your desk. Let it be your mantra. When Stephen was working to build his productive routine focusing on short bursts of deep work he used affirmations and reminders to keep him on track.
Or perhaps you share a quote with a friend who needs encouragement. Spreading positivity strengthens your own. The key is to not just read them but to let them inspire a small action. What one thing can you do today because you choose to believe?
Stephen found that his strengthened Christian Orthodox faith didn’t just give him comfort. It gave him a roadmap. It provided principles for living a more purposeful life. It helped him find meaning beyond his struggles. His daily gratitude practice became an act of faith. He acknowledged the good even when things were hard. This built momentum.
What Will You Choose to Believe Today?
Faith and belief are active choices. They are muscles we can strengthen every day. They don’t erase challenges. They give us the power to face them. They help us see possibilities where we once saw dead ends.
So I ask you this: Which of these quotes sparked something in you? Hold onto that spark. What one small act of faith or belief can you put into practice right now or sometime today? It doesn’t have to be monumental. Just a single step. That’s how all great journeys begin.
