Luke 2:37 “And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.”
Some might compare Anna to a Nun. But, the conventicle life is an invention of man. One stark difference, for example, is that Anna had been married. Thus, though Anna’s religious practice resembles that of those in a cloister, she was hardly cloistered. Her condition does not lend credence to those who support such institutions.
Heavenly Father, may our praise for you be genuine! We don’t want to fall into false praise by trying to partner it with trappings of false piety. You deserve true worshipers. You are worthy! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.