I Found My Way to Jesus-And He Welcomed Me With His Love

How grace found me right where I was

Opening Reflection

There are moments when life grows quiet enough for the soul to speak.
In that stillness, I heard a whisper – gentle, steady, unmistakable. “Come
home.

I didn’t know it then, but Jesus had been drawing me long before I
recognized His voice. My journey wasn’t dramatic or sudden. It was slow
unfolding, a tender awakening, a longing for something real and safe
and true.

And when I finally turned toward Him, I discovered what my heart had
been searching for all along: a love that welcomes me without hesitation.

The Moment Everything Shifted

I didn’t come to Jesus with polished prayers or perfect faith. I came with
honesty. I went with a need. I came carrying the pieces of my life, unsure
If they were enough.

But Jesus didn’t step back.
He stepped closer.

He didn’t question my worth.
He affirmed it.

He didn’t measure my past.
He covered it with mercy.

In His presence, I learned something
Life-changing:
Jesus doesn”t wait for us to be whole
before He welcomes us. He welcomes
us so He can make us whole.

What His Love Did in Me

His love didn’t just soothe me – it transformed me.

It quieted the shame that tried to cling to me.
It healed wounds I thought I had to hide.
It restored pieces of me I
believed were lost forever.
It taught me that belonging in Him is not
earned – It’s received.

Jesus didn’t just open the door. He embraced me.
He called me His own.
He welcomed me into a love that
holds steady even when life does not.

Walking Forward With Him

Now I walk with a new confidence – not in myself,
but in the One who welcomed me with open arms.
Every day is shaped by His presence.

And if you’re reading this, wondering whether Jesus
will welcome you too, hear this clearly:
He already is.

He’s been drawing you.
He’s been whispering to you.
He’s been waiting for you – not
with judgment, but with joy.

Pull Quote
“Jesus didn’t wait for me to be
perfect. He welcomed me, so He
could heal me.”

Reflection Questions

1. Where have you sensed Jesus drawing you lately?
2. What parts of your story need His healing love?
3. How might your life change if you fully believed
you are already welcomed?

Companion Devotional: Welcomed by His Love

Scripture for Meditation

John 6:37 – “Whoever comes to Me I will never cast out.”

Let this verse settle into your spirit. Jesus doesn’t just
accept you- He welcomes you. He receives you. He
delights in your coming.

Quiet Reflection

Find a still moment today. Breathe deeply. Let your heart
slow down. Ask yourself: Where have I felt Jesus drawing
me lately?

Don’t rush the answer. Let it rise gently.

Devotional Thought

Jesus doesn’t wait for perfection. He meets you in honesty.
He meets you in need.
He meets you in the places you thought were too messy, too
complicated, or too broken.

His welcome is not fragile.
His love is not conditional.
His arms are not hesitant.

You are received – fully, freely, joyfully.

Prayer

Jesus, thank you for welcoming me with a love that never wavers.
Teach me to rest in Your embrace, trust Your heart, and walk in the
confidence of being fully received. Draw me closer today, and help me
recognize Your voice as You lead me. Amen

Action Step

Write down one area of your life where you need to feel welcomed,
accepted, or held.
Then speak this aloud over yourself: “Jesus welcomes me here too.

Debra Stith, GraceVoicemedia.com