40 Bible Verses Assuring You to Come As You Are

One of the most beautiful truths in Scripture is that God invites us to come to Him exactly as we are broken, messy, imperfect, and searching. You don’t need to clean yourself up first, achieve a certain level of goodness, or wait until you have it all together. 

God’s invitation is open right now, in this moment, with all your flaws and failures. These verses remind us that God’s love is unconditional and His arms are always open wide.

The Radical Welcome of God

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to be better, do more, and measure up to impossible standards. But God’s kingdom operates on a completely different principle. He doesn’t wait for us to become worthy because He knows we never could be on our own. Instead, He meets us in our mess, extends grace in our failure, and transforms us from the inside out through His love.

The phrase “come as you are” isn’t about staying as you are—it’s about starting where you are. God accepts us completely while loving us too much to leave us unchanged. When we encounter His grace, it naturally transforms us, not through shame or striving, but through the overwhelming power of unconditional love.

40 Bible Verses About Coming As You Are

1. Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

2. Isaiah 55:1 – “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.”

3. John 6:37 – “All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”

4. Revelation 22:17 – “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”

5. Matthew 11:29-30 – “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

6. Isaiah 1:18 – “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

7. John 7:37 – “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.'”

8. Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

9. Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

10. Luke 5:31-32 – “Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.'”

11. 1 Timothy 1:15 – “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.”

12. Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

13. Ezekiel 34:16 – “I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak.”

14. Matthew 9:12-13 – “On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.'”

15. Romans 3:23-24 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

16. Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

17. Romans 8:1 – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

18. John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

19. John 8:10-11 – “Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.'”

20. Romans 8:33-34 – “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”

21. 1 John 3:20 – “If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.”

22. Psalm 103:10 – “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.”

23. Ephesians 1:6 – “To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.”

24. Romans 15:7 – “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”

25. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

26. Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

27. Titus 3:5 – “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”

28. 1 John 4:10 – “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

29. Luke 15:4-5 – “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders.”

30. Luke 15:20 – “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”

31. Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

32. Isaiah 65:1 – “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me.”

33. Matthew 18:12-14 – “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.”

34. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

35. Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

36. Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

37. Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

38. 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

39. Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

40. Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

You Are Welcome Just As You Are

The gospel message is profoundly simple yet life-changing: you don’t have to earn God’s love, and you can’t lose it. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, buried in shame, wrestling with doubt, or simply exhausted from trying to be good enough—God sees you, knows you completely, and still says “come.”

Jesus spent His earthly ministry seeking out those society rejected. He ate with tax collectors and sinners, touched lepers, spoke to women of questionable reputation, and welcomed children. He consistently showed that God’s kingdom has room for everyone willing to come, regardless of their past or present circumstances.

Your brokenness doesn’t disqualify you from God’s presence—it actually positions you to receive His grace. When we come to God empty-handed, admitting our need, we create space for Him to fill us with His love, peace, and purpose. Transformation doesn’t happen because we try harder; it happens because we encounter a God who loves us unconditionally and His love changes everything.

Breaking Free from “Good Enough” Religion

Many people avoid God because they think they need to get their lives together first. They believe the lie that God only accepts them if they’re performing well spiritually, emotionally, or morally. But this mentality completely misses the heart of the gospel.

God doesn’t wait for us to become acceptable. Christ died for us while we were still sinners, still His enemies, still completely unworthy. His love isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s a gift that empowers transformation. When we truly grasp that we’re fully accepted in our imperfection, it frees us to grow without the pressure of earning approval.

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day struggled with this concept. They couldn’t understand why Jesus welcomed sinners and outcasts. But Jesus made it clear: He came for the sick, not the healthy; the lost, not the found; the broken, not the whole. If you feel unqualified for God’s love, you’re exactly the kind of person Jesus came to embrace.

A Prayer for Those Who Feel Unworthy

Dear Heavenly Father, 

I come to You today just as I am—with all my mistakes, my struggles, and my imperfections. Thank You for the incredible truth that You accept me completely, not because of what I’ve done, but because of what Jesus has done for me. I’m tired of trying to earn Your love or hide my brokenness from You. Help me to receive Your grace with open hands and an open heart. Wash away my shame and replace it with the confidence that comes from being Your beloved child. Transform me from the inside out, not through my effort, but through Your powerful love. Give me the courage to step into Your presence without fear, knowing that I am always welcome in Your arms. 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coming to God

Do I need to stop sinning before I can come to God? 

No, come to God as you are; His grace gives you power to change, not the other way around.

What if I’ve done something truly terrible—can God still accept me? 

Yes, there is no sin too great for God’s forgiveness; His grace is bigger than any failure.

How can God love me when I can’t even love myself? 

God’s love isn’t based on your worthiness but on His character; He loves you unconditionally and completely.

Don’t I need to have more faith before approaching God? 

No, even faith the size of a mustard seed is enough; God responds to honest seeking.

What if I’m not sure I believe everything the Bible says? 

Bring your doubts and questions to God; He welcomes honest seekers and will strengthen your faith.