God willing

== English == === Alternative forms === God-willing, Godwilling, godwilling god willing (less common) === Etymology === Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing. === Pronunciation === === Adverb === God willing (not comparable) (often as disjunct) Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will). Synonyms: Lord willing, gods willing (polytheistic or secularly jocular); more at Thesaurus:God forbid § Antonyms Antonyms: God forbid, heaven forbid, heaven forfend; see also Thesaurus:God forbid === Interjection === God willing If God wills it; may God will it; may God grant it; let us hope so; I hope so. ==== Usage notes ==== The Bible prescribes using this type of qualifier when discussing plans for the future. (James 4:13-15). Like some other religious interjections and adverbs (such as bless you or amen), this one is used both literally (religiously) and figuratively; it is thus ambiguous regarding the speaker's status as a believer or nonbeliever, but it connotes belief. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== Godspeed ==== Translations ====