From your lips to God's ears meaning

What does the saying 'From your lips to God's ears' mean?

Idiom: From your lips to God's ears

Meaning:

When you say this to someone, it means that you hope what they are saying will come true.
("From your mouth to God's ears" is also used.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Religion | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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