I’ve been pondering something the past few days. Where are today’s Annas? (Luke 2:36-38) The “holy women as of old” who devote their lives day and night to prayer and ministering to the Lord and his people?

I keep thinking of all the nursing homes filled mostly with elderly women who, willingly or not, devote their lives to watching TV or, if they’re able, playing games. Many of them are in Christ and have lived long lives rich in love and good works.

Have they grown discouraged due to heartache and physical afflictions? Have they forgotten how powerful their prayers are? Have they lost sight of their ageless beauty and radiance in the Spirit?

If the army of Annas cloistered in nursing homes would awaken to a call to prayer, they might soon find it difficult to find time to pray as they wish because those with hungry hearts would be drawn to them like a magnet. They could turn their cities upside down.

I’m praying for Annas. We need them.

© 2017 Deborah Morris