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A Prayer for Love and Presence

A Prayer for Love and Presence

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Reclaim the greatest commandment as your compass: Love God, love yourself, love others—starting in this very moment. - Gem Fadling, host of the Unhurried Living Podcast

In today's Your Daily Prayer episode, Gem Fadling leads us into a grounding reflection on love and presence—two seemingly simple but profoundly powerful spiritual practices. In a world overwhelmed by noise, division, and distraction, we are invited to return to Jesus’ greatest commandment: to love God and love others. This devotional reminds us that real transformation begins with being fully present in God’s love and allowing that love to overflow to ourselves and to those around us.

Themes explored:

  • Jesus’ greatest commandment

  • Living with intentional love

  • Practicing presence in a distracted world

  • Loving ourselves as God loves us

  • Spiritual grounding in God’s unchanging presence

Scripture References

Mark 12:28–31

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. … Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
👉 Read Mark 12:28–31 on BibleStudyTools.com

1 John 4:19

“We love because He first loved us.”
👉 Read 1 John 4:19 on BibleStudyTools.com

Prayer Summary

This prayer is a quiet invitation to be grounded in the moment—aware of God’s nearness, receiving His love, and extending it to others. It's a gentle yet bold request to be more like Jesus: unhurried, compassionate, and fully present.

Calls to Action

✅ Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for more devotionals like this
✅ Subscribe to Unhurried Living Podcast to hear from Gem every week!
🧘‍♀️ Practice presence this week by setting aside quiet time to be with God
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About the Author

Gem Fadling is a spiritual director and author passionate about helping others live from a place of deep love and intentional presence. She invites believers to embrace transformation by slowing down and tuning into God’s voice amid everyday life. You can find more from Gem at https://www.unhurriedliving.com/.

Related Links & Resources

  • How to Practice God’s Presence Daily - 5 Simple, Soulful Practices

  • Bible Verses about Loving Others

  • Spiritual Coaching for Busy People

  • More from Your Daily Prayer

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