Whatever profession we are in, we would have to accomplish a related task so as to prove our competency.
So a doctor would have treated sick patients, a lawyer would have handled a legal case, a pilot would have done some flights, etc.
To be called a prophet or prophetess, one would have at least made a prophecy.
The gospel said that there a prophetess by the name of Anna, though there was no record of any prophecies that she had made.
After becoming a widow, she resided at the Temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayer.
And then at 84 years old, when she saw the Child Jesus, she made her, probably, one and only prophecy, when she spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the coming of the Saviour.
And that one moment made her and her whole life complete.
We are reminded, through Anna, that our life has a meaning and a purpose, and it is all in God's plan.
No matter what our status or profession is, when we dedicate our lives to God, He will direct us to His purpose and we will see how wonderful the meaning of our life is.