I've been thinking about the word "may" in relation to that verse in Ephesians that refers to the commandment, "Honor your father and mother" because it the only commandment with the promise that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth. It stood out to me the other day how much the word "may" is in the song Forever Young. Here goes:
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
Climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the light surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
Your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young
And may you stay
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
And may you stay forever young
It's clearer to me how this is more of a wish or hope. It's not saying you will or shall. It's wishing something good for someone else. Of course, everyone wishes for a long life in general. How can this be a promise though when the word "may" is involved? Hmmm...have to think about that one.
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