“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. “Matthew 22:37 (NKJV)

God’s presence is sustained where love is kept alive. When love grows cold, sensitivity to His presence fades. Jesus warned the church in Ephesus, “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love” (Revelation 2:4, NKJV). They were active, disciplined, and orthodox—yet distant. This reveals a sobering truth: spiritual activity without love can still result in spiritual dryness. God desires our hearts before our works. Love is the atmosphere where His presence abides.

Love for God must be intentionally nurtured. Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Love grows through deliberate time with God—waiting in His presence, listening to His voice, and responding in obedience. Worship, prayer, and the Word are not routines; they are expressions of affection. As we prioritize intimacy over performance, our hearts remain tender, and our awareness of God’s nearness increases (Psalm 16:11).

To love God deeply is to choose Him daily above distractions, pressures, and competing affections. Scripture calls us to wholehearted devotion: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5). Love is a decision renewed each day—to turn from lesser loves and fix our attention on Him. When God becomes our supreme desire, His presence becomes our constant reality (Psalm 27:4).

As love deepens, fellowship with God becomes effortless and continuous. Obedience flows naturally from affection, and His presence becomes our dwelling place. “Keep yourselves in the love of God” (Jude 1:21) is both an instruction and an invitation. When love is sustained, God’s presence is not something we occasionally visit—it is a place we live. Let love be the fire on your altar, and God’s presence will remain strong in your life.

Prayer of the Day: Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask for a fresh baptism of love for You. Restore my first love and remove every distraction that competes for my heart. Teach me to delight in Your presence, to hear Your voice, and to obey You joyfully. Let my love for You grow deeper each day, and may Your presence abide with me continually. I choose You above all else. Amen.