GOOD-BYE AUGUST: THE ORIGIN OF ‘GOOD-BYE’

Do you know that the phrase “Goodbye” came from an old English expression: “Godbwye,” which means in today’s English: ‘God be with you’. The same expression is found in the French language: “Adieu,” which is shortened from the phrase ‘a dieu vous commant’ meaning:I commend you to God.’ Similar expressions existed or exist in almost all languages as parting words.

As we say ‘good bye’ to the month of August, may ‘God be with you’ as we enter the new month of September.

As we ask God to go with us, let us remember to walk and work with each other. It is in teamwork that God really walks and works with us.

Have blessed month of September.