Thelma Johnson, a resident of Craig Methodist Retirement Community in Amarillo, Texas, turned 106 years old in March 2014. This Texan claims the secret to longevity is God. “People need to quit thinking they’re in control. They’re not. God is.”

And then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.

Luke 2:37

Johnson, who is fondly referred to as “Granny,” spends her days sharing her faith and singing gospel songs to the other residents. In other words, she is praising God. Anna, a prophetess in the temple, was only eighty-four…but also spent her time worshiping the Lord. Today’s verse tells how she didn’t even leave the temple, devoting her entire life to fasting and prayer. Guess what? While spending her time in service, Anna got to see young Jesus when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple. Sometimes the biggest blessings come when we worship.

The current climate of world affairs is enough to give anyone a scare. Dedicate yourself to fasting and prayer for America and especially for the country’s leaders as they make decisions that will affect your future. Praise God – for He is the ruler over all nations.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 32:6-11