The New Testament describes the characteristics of a virtuous widow who is qualified to receive help from believers. This womans 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 55-610. She lives a supernatural existence accomplishing incredible things without stress and exhaustion because she makes prayer the foundation of her life.

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.