She keeps returning to the temple. Praying. Waiting. Luke gives Anna a name and a place in the story, although most of her faithful years pass outside the scene we get to read.
Luke 2 introduces Anna, a prophet whose life includes long widowhood and sustained worship. Seeing the infant Jesus, she gives thanks and speaks to those waiting for redemption. Her years belong inside the story of God's faithfulness.
Waiting can be lonely without becoming meaningless. Anna's encounter is not a promise that your exact desired outcome will arrive if you wait long enough. It witnesses to a life turned toward God over time. Bring your hopes and disappointments. You can keep seeking Him without pretending the years have been easy.
A question to sit with
What faithful practice helps me turn toward God in a long wait?
You can take this slowly.