Let it be

I've been praying a lot lately about a whole lot of things. Some short, some very long and some where I try to speak but I just break down into a slobbering mess. No matter what the pray is, how simple or passionate it is they all end the same way, "Amen." I started thinking I have no idea what that means but I say it every time I pray.

I started to look into it and I discovered that the word "amen" has its origins in ancient Hebrew, which shouldn't be a surprise at all seeing as it's used all over the Bible, Old and New Testament. The Hebrew origin, “āmēn” אָמֵן, means  “certainty,” “truth,” or “verily.” The modern usage is actually intended to be used as a declaration to mean "let it be" or "so be it."

Everytime I pray I try to focus on praying from the heart so they are always truthful but I have to admit knowing the meaning of how I end my prayers adds an extra layer of commitment to my prayers. Like I said, they are honest and true but it's like I'm reaffirming everything I just said to God.

I find I appreciate things much more when I know why I do them. This isn't limited to just prayers. Everything should have a meaning and a purpose to why you do them. Sometimes the meaning can be hard to see but look for the meaning, sometimes it's as simple as you just care. Friends I leave you with a prayer.
God, please let Your will fill our lives and be the center of our lives. In Jesus name, Let it be.