Comments on: Don’t Save “Amen” Until the End of Your Prayer

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 09 May 2016 22:20:44 +0000

In reply to June. Embracing every day as it comes...it's not really my preferred method. ha. I'd rather plan it out ahead of time. But I know it's the best way! Learning to trust God more daily. Thanks for your encouragement, June.

By: June

June — Sun, 08 May 2016 17:05:39 +0000

Such freedom! To truly begin our day, saying to the Lord, let it be so. According to Your will, Lord, not mine. To truly embrace this every day. Please, Lord, Amen!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 08 May 2016 15:48:32 +0000

I love the idea of starting the day with Amen! I’m going to try this for sure! Thank you for sharing this at #100HappyDays Lisa!

By: Deb Wolf

Deb Wolf — Sat, 07 May 2016 21:31:41 +0000

Amen! It’s so important to live it. It’s part of surrender and complete trust. How well do I live it? I have so many ways I could do better, but it is my hope and my prayer. Thanks for this. You’ve given me lots to think about. Blessings!

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 07 May 2016 01:42:49 +0000

I’ve never thought of starting my day with amen. I love this idea and will definitely be thinking more on this. Thank you for sharing with Thankful Thursdays.

By: David

David — Fri, 06 May 2016 20:49:19 +0000

Dear Lisa

That’s an exciting challenge, to live in that vibe the whole time – but exhausting, no? Maybe have the word – and its meaning – at the ready to help me notice moments of harmony.

I still haven’t caught up with your Greek series on Do Not Depart 🙁 but seeing this post I recall reading somewhere about the different ways “Amen” is used in the Bible: Isaiah 65:16 is the “God of Amen”; Jesus would often open speeches with Amen (“Truly …”) eg Matt 5:18. (from memory so might be wrong – don’t have a Hebrew/Greek bible on my phone lol)

David

By: Betsy de Cruz

Betsy de Cruz — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:48:13 +0000

“Amen” communicates to me a simple trust that God is doing what is best, and I can trust Him. I find it difficult to rest in that. I’d rather try to tell Him what to do!!! Interesting food for thought here.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:43:13 +0000

Lisa, I thoroughly enjoyed this post!! I loved the imagery of the screen holding the film. That truly spoke to me. Especially this: “…you can be aware of God at the same time as you live your ordinary life. You can be at one with the screen and the movie at the same time.” Love that.

And, I was really moved by the concept of *amen*. I had forgotten that it means “let it be” or “so be it.” Your question at the end, is it hard or easy for me to live a life of amen – well, I think you know me well enough to know that it doesn’t come easy. My anxiety drives my need for control. And when life spins out of control, especially in the lives of the ones I love, I am anything but *amen* about it!

Oh that the Lord would teach me, help me, to not lean on me – but to turn not only the words I say and pray, but the attitude of my heart, over to His purposes and plans, trusting His goodness and wisdom.

Amen? Yes, amen…

GOD BLESS!

(Happy Mother’s Day, dear friend)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 06 May 2016 05:43:50 +0000

This is beautiful Lisa! I love the movie analogy!And living the Amen now, not waiting for the end! I just love the idea of starting a prayer with Amen..just beautiful. I have a completely new outlook on Amen now, thank you for such valuable insight! Blessings!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 06 May 2016 01:27:49 +0000

wow I really like this invitation to say amen even at the beginning of prayer. Wouldn’t it make a great breath prayer too? Love this post. shared it on Facebook!