I believe that Samson was a child of prayer and I have to believe that he stood out as a child from the other children because of his religious training.

Samson’s father was used to coming before God in prayer and whenever he faced difficulties, God was there being part of the answer. As with others, it would seem that his intimacy with God was pleasing to Him.

Samson’s mother was also made to look like she followed his footsteps. The honour they had of having an angel visit and the special gift that was given to them (Samson), proved that to some measure. I would say there was some reflection that should up in Hannah (Samuel’s mother).

Samson’s parents would be ones who practiced prayer, and they continued that practice as their son grew up.

“It was a notable event for God to put heaven, in some sense, under the control of Elijah’s prayers, to be obedient to his requests. By his prayers, Elijah kept heaven shut for two years and a half. Then he opened it, and made it suddenly pour with a great rain, from which we may see the miraculous power of prayer”. – John Calvin