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Dr. John MacArthur, Daily Bible

Samson's "sin had caused him to forfeit the power of God's presence" (402).

Beth Moore, Breaking Free

"Invariably when we're most exhausted, we'll find we're expending more energy fighting the enemy than we are seeking God's presence" (235).

"... take me prisoner to Your will
... And be Thou my vision.
...O, God, Who lifts the grieving head,
Blow away the ashes
But let Your gentle hand upon my brow
Be my only crown of beauty.
Comfort me so deeply,
My Healer,
That I seek no other comfort.

...So thoroughly impose Yourself
Into the heaps and depths of my life
.... Plow this life, Lord,
Until everything You overturn
Becomes a fertile soil,
Then plant me, O God
In the vast plain of Your love.
Grow me, strengthen me,
And do not lift Your pressing hand
Until it can boastfully unveil
A display of Your splendor" (237).