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James's avatar

“Allah Goysa” - When we lived in Central Asia, this phrase was used almost always when speaking about anything in the future. It was a daily reminder that all our plans and desires were dependent upon Him. There is a certain freedom that comes from knowing God is in control and we can completely trust that He will work out all things for His glory.

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Laura Zigrang's avatar

As soon as I read the question, I could hear the Artist saying it in my head. Using it with locals seemed to be a point of connection, especially among those of other faiths.

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David Drury's avatar

amen--well said!

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Emily Miller's avatar

Throughout my adolescence continuing to this day, my mom has always added the phrase "God willing" to any statements about future plans. It deeply informed my perspective on the future and the ability to hold things loosely. This idea also allows me to accept perceived interruptions and inconveniences as potential acts of God, or at the very least, occurrences in which God is still present and through which he can work.

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David Drury's avatar

love this story of your mom!

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Gwen Jackson's avatar

Currently we trust God in saying "God Willing" for the next in our lives. He reminds me his faithfulness has always gone before us in the past, so we can trust him for our future.

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David Drury's avatar

amen

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OMAR HAEDO's avatar

These comments are so bountifully enriching. Thanks all.

As to español, best said "según El SENOR permite" or "según El SENOR favorece"

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Emily Tellez's avatar

I was going to add that many Spanish speakers, especially in my interaction with Central Americans, will say "Primero Dios" literally, "God first." I had grown up with "Dios mediante" or "Si Dios quiere" which is closer to "God willing," but I love the idea of "Primero Dios," which reminds me that God goes before us, God is sovereign, and a reminder that we should put him first in our planning and dreaming.

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David Drury's avatar

so what I'm hearing is that Spanish speakers have a half dozen ways to say something similar and all of them are cool! ;-)

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David Drury's avatar

love this!

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Jenny Black Keaton's avatar

For 13 years I taught in a non-denominational K-12 school that leaned Calvinistic. I often internally pushed back against the statements suggesting everything -- good, bad, choice, mistake -- was the Lord's will. I was cautioned, though, by the Spirit to not hold my free will in too high esteem and to focus more on submitting that freedom to His plan.

On a lighter note, I'm also thinking about the Southern phrase, "Lord willin' and the creek don't rise."

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David Drury's avatar

yeah I do prefer to talk about future things in the context of "if God is willing" as opposed to sort of "blaming God" for all that happens in retrospect... So I guess I should pick up the "and the creek don't rise" approach that sounds good for me. Crick in some places in indiana ;-)

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John's avatar

Lord, I want what you want to be what I want. Amen.

This pray has allowed for me to understand God’s Will as an expression of my submission to it. Our plans, our desires must be subject to God will.

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David Drury's avatar

Yeah I did a deep dive on the "two wills doctrine" that really impacted me on this (aka: the 6th ecumenical council)... love the way you talk of this

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John's avatar

Interesting, I’ll look forward to tracking that down. In a recent prayer match, felt GOD whisper, “you keep asking me, what is it that you want?”

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David Drury's avatar

wonderful!

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OMAR HAEDO's avatar

Hey,so we’re going to xyz and I pick you up? Sure, as The LORD favors, I’ll see you there.

I’ve built into my day to day conversations, email and so on.

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David Drury's avatar

wonderful to do in a business context too--a way to tip the hat and signal to those just "doing business with you"

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