Alan Jackson touches hearts with his live performance of the beloved hymn ‘Softly and Tenderly.’
Will L. Thompson wrote ‘Softly and Tenderly’ in 1880, and his words still touch hearts today. The hymn tells us how Jesus calls out to those who have wandered from His path.
Like a shepherd looking for lost sheep, Jesus watches and waits for us to come back to Him. Thompson used words that paint a clear picture of Jesus standing ready to welcome anyone who turns to Him.
The words “Jesus is calling” from this hymn speak right to our hearts. Life pulls us in many directions – work stress, family needs, daily problems – and we drift away from God’s path. We make choices that seem right at the time but lead us further from Him.
The truth is, none of us deserves His love or forgiveness. Each of us has turned away from God’s perfect plan, thinking our way was better. But just like the hymn says, He keeps watching and waiting, ready to welcome us back.
Here’s something that gives us hope – Jesus never quits calling us back to Him. Even when we mess up, fight against Him, or feel lost in the dark, His voice reaches out with forgiveness and a chance to start fresh.
When we feel too bad or too far gone, we can hold onto this truth: His love never fails, and His invitation to come home never runs out.
Let’s take Alan Jackson’s performance of ‘Softly and Tenderly’ as a personal reminder of God’s endless patience with us.
Stop for a moment today, listen for His gentle call, and know that His love and grace wait for you.
WATCH: Moving Performance of ‘Softly and Tenderly’ by Alan Jackson
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