PSALMS
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Psalms 38 and 39
Psalms 38: 21
Be not far from me.
One terrible consequence of willful sin is the loss of GOD’s fellowship and the sense of HIS presence. It is a grievous and bitter experience to commit willful sin after knowing the mercy of GOD and the indwelling of the HOLY SPIRIT.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Judges 16: 23 – 17: 13
Judges 16: 28
Samson called unto the LORD.
Samson, now with a repentant spirit and a renewed faith in GOD called upon the LORD, and his prayer was answered. This final heroic demonstration of Samson’s faith resulted in his inclusion among heroes of faith.​

NEW TESTAMENT
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2 Timothy 4: 1 – 16
2 Timothy 4: 8
Them…that love his appearing.
New Testament believers had an intense longing for the LORD’s return to take them from earth to be with His forever. A distinctive mark of GOD’s people is that they long for JESUS, do not feel at home in this world and are looking forward to being with HIM in their heavenly home.