One of the most powerful truths found in Scripture is this: You do not have to clean yourself up before approaching God. The Bible never demands that you be perfect, flawless, or worthy before coming into the presence of the Lord. Instead, time and again, God’s Word calls you to come as you are. Whether you’re brokenhearted, burdened, ashamed, confused, or just weary from the pressures of life, God invites you in with open arms. He is not looking for perfection. He is looking for honesty, humility, and a heart that is willing to draw near to Him.
Jesus Christ made this truth especially clear during His time on earth. He welcomed tax collectors, touched the unclean, sat with the rejected, and forgave those caught in sin. He didn’t wait for people to be perfect before He showed them love. Instead, He met them right in their mess and offered them grace. This is the heart of the Gospel. God knows your weakness, yet He calls you anyway. He knows your flaws, yet He loves you completely.
The invitation to “come as you are” is not just for the desperate or the broken, but for everyone. Even if you’ve been trying to earn God’s approval, the Bible reminds us that salvation is not something we work for. It is a gift. The door to God’s presence is always open, and these Scriptures prove that His grace is enough to meet you where you are.
Bible Verses Assuring You to Come As You Are
1. Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
2. Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…
3. John 6:37
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
4. Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
5. Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come…
6. Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy…
7. Luke 5:31-32
They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
8. Psalm 34:18
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
9. James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…
10. Joel 2:13
…rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God…
11. Isaiah 55:1
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters…
12. Ezekiel 36:26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you…
13. Luke 15:20
…his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
14. Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart…
15. Romans 10:13
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
16. Matthew 9:13
I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
17. Jeremiah 31:3
…Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
18. John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
19. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…
20. Psalm 145:18
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him… in truth.
21. Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions… return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.
22. Acts 2:21
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
23. Hosea 6:1
Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us…
24. 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
25. Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save…
26. John 8:11
And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
27. Matthew 18:12
…if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray…
28. Isaiah 43:1
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
29. Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…
30. John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God…
31. Philippians 3:9
…not having mine own righteousness… but that which is through the faith of Christ…
32. Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him…
33. Galatians 2:16
…a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…
34. Psalm 103:10
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
35. 2 Chronicles 30:9
…for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Coming As You Are
The heart of God is not distant or demanding. He is a Father who longs to be close to His children, even in their weakness, failure, or confusion. Scripture makes it clear that we don’t need to fix ourselves before we approach Him. We are invited to come honestly, as we are, and trust that He will do the transforming work in us. Religion may tell us to earn our way to God, but grace reminds us that He came to us first. There is nothing you need to prove. God’s door is wide open, and His arms are extended. Whether you’re carrying guilt, fear, addiction, doubt, or just emptiness, He says, “Come!” That is the beauty of the Gospel. You are fully known, deeply loved, and always welcomed. There is no better time to draw near to Him than now.
Say This Prayer
Father, thank You for loving me just as I am. I don’t have to hide my flaws or pretend to be perfect to come to You. You know everything about me and still invite me into Your presence. Help me to trust in Your grace, to lay down my burdens, and to approach You with honesty and hope. Teach me to rely on Your strength and not my efforts. Thank You for welcoming me, forgiving me, and walking with me. Today, I come to You just as I am, and I believe You will meet me with love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.