A Prayer for Love and Presence | Your Daily Prayer

In a fast-paced world filled with noise, distractions, and distance, we all long for something simple and powerful: love and presence.

Gem Fadling

Updated May 20, 2025

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In a fast-paced world filled with noise, distractions, and distance, we all long for something simple and powerful: love and presence. God’s love is not only spoken — it is deeply felt. His presence is not reserved for holy places, but available to us here and now. Today’s devotional and prayer invite us to rest in the truth that God is near, and His love is constant, healing, and transforming. Whether you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or just in need of comfort, may this prayer remind you that you are seen, known, and loved. Psalm 16:11 (NIV) says: “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Let this time of Scripture, reflection, and prayer draw you deeper into the joy of simply being with God — and experiencing the fullness of His love.

Originally published May 20, 2025.

Gem Fadling is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is a trained Spiritual Director and a Certified Life Coach who trains people at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the co-host of the Unhurried Living Podcast as well as the author of Hold That Thought and co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Her work has appeared in Propel Women and Our Daily Bread. To connect with Gem and find resources for soul care and leadership, visit unhurriedliving.com or find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.