Tammy Ingram

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“Come Close & Sit With Me”

“We love because He first loved us.”

— 1 John 4

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If Jesus were trying to get your attention, He wouldn’t need thunder or fireworks. Sometimes love shows up with candles in the sand, a soft smile, and a quiet invitation that says, “I’m not here to impress you. I’m here for you.”

We often picture God as distant, serious, or perpetually disappointed. But the heart of Jesus is warm, welcoming, and deeply personal. He doesn’t stand far away waiting for you to fix yourself. He comes closer. He writes His love where you can see it. He invites, not intimidates.

You didn’t start this love story. You didn’t chase Him down or convince Him you were worth it. He loved you first—on your worst day, in your mess, in your doubts, in your “I can’t do this anymore” moments.

And here’s the part we forget: He’s not just offering forgiveness. He’s offering presence. Rest. Nearness. A place to lay your tired heart. The kind of love that says, “Come here. Sit with Me. Bring it all. You don’t have to hold it together.”

If your heart is bruised, heavy, or bleeding a little, hear this: Jesus isn’t standing over you with crossed arms. He’s making room beside Him and saying, “Come closer. You don’t have to carry this alone.”

You don’t have to earn that.

You don’t have to clean yourself up first.

You just have to come and be loved.

Until next time…

If this spoke to your heart, come sit a little longer and read the rest here at lovedshack.com/chaplains-corner-blog/will-you-be-mine