“The New Testament describes the characteristics of a "virtuous widow" who is qualified to receive help from believers. This woman's description seems to parallel the miraculous, poured-out life portrayed by the Proverbs 31 woman. She does not live for her own pleasure but is well reported for good works, bringing up children, lodging strangers, washing the saints' feet, relieving the afflicted, and diligently following every good work. How does she accomplish all of this? "She trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day" (1 Timothy 5:5-6,10). She lives a supernatural existence, accomplishing incredible things without stress and exhaustion because she makes prayer the foundation of her life.” PrayerProverbs 31 WomanGodly Womanhood Book:Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman Source: Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman
“If you don't pray often, you won't gain a love for praying. Prayer is work, and therefore it is not very appealing to our natural sensibilities. But the simple rule for prayer is this: Begin praying and your taste for prayer will increase. The more you pray, the more you will acquire the desire for prayer, the energy for prayer, and the sense of purpose in prayer.” IfsDesirePurposeEnergyNaturalPrayerSimplePrayingTasteGainsIncreaseAcquireSensibility Book:Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God Source: Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God
“It has been said by many great Christians that prayer is our secret weapon. If we desire to be free from every enemy stronghold over our lives and fully fortified to live the superhuman existences God intended us to live, then we must learn how to pray.” IfsHas BeensSaidChristianDesirePrayerSecretExistenceEnemyOur LivesPrayingWeaponsSuperhumanStrongholds Author:Leslie Ludy
