SEND ME
AN ANGEL
When life seems dark and empty
and theres no hope in sight,
look for God to send an angel
to guide you toward the light
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When the fearful heart longs for something to hold
onto, when the despairing soul seeks strength to
continue on, when the anxious mind reaches for comfort
and hope...that is When God Sends an Amgel.
It should come as no surprise that the originalHebrew
translation of the word angel is messenger. Angels are God's
chosen messengers of hope, love, and security in an ever-
changing world. The pressence imparts evidence of some-
thing far grander then the earthly illusions. Their words offer
us clarity amidst the chaos of our times. And their love
provides a glimpse of the indescribable nature of God
What, exactly, is an angel? What does an angel look like,
sound like,act like? Many of us have preconceived notions
of what an angel may be, peiced together from biblical
descriptions, fine art,and movies and television shows.
Who amung us is unfamiliar with the image of the mighty
archangels, the glorious seraphim, the adorable and chubby
cherubs? In our imaginations, we conjure impressive silken
wings, soft flowing robes, and golden halos. We imagine
ethereal creatures hovering in midair, surrounded by heav-
enly light as they despense love, hope, and guidence to the
frightened and the helpless below.
But God sends angels in forms we may fail to recognize,
and its up to us to hear and act upon their messages.
Angels can come in all shapes, sizes, and forms: as good
friends who support our deepest dreams; as neighbors who
go out of their way to help us; as pets that sense when are in danger; as strangers who offer us a hamd when we
need it most.
God sees everyone as a potential angel---even you can
become someones angel. You never know when you might
be called upon, so pay attention to that urging, that feeling
that tells you to call your mother, check on a friend, or even
just say a kind word to a passing stranger. Who knows?
Maybe the hungry man asking for food on the street corner
has been sent by God with a very important message just
for you. Perhaps the security guard working the night shift
has been sent to protect you in a time of danger. Or, just
maybe, the women sitting next to you on the bus, or the one
you've been "stuck" next to all day, is telling you something
you need to hear.
There are many people throughout our lives who act as
angel: They inspire, uplift, and encourage us. They also
protect us and confort us. Some angels come into our lives
just when we need them--others are there for an extended
time, and only to gradually do we come to recognize them as
angels. Some angels connect us to a loved one we have lost,
to let us know that person is okay or to allow us to finally
feel closure.
Sometimes we experience angelio intervention in the form
of amazing coincidence and spectacular serendipity, only to
pass it off as luck. Or we struggle with a difficult choice--
only to pass off that still, small voice whispering in our ear
as intellect. Or perhaps we have a powerful and insightful
vision that leads to an answer we have been seeking, only to
pass it off as a dream--but our souls know what our minds
cannot discern. God has sent an Angel.
None of us walk th earth alone; we all have access to our
very own guardians who take us by the hand and lead us
into the light of a better life. Its our job to recognize these
angels when they present themselves. It's our job to hear
their messages. In order to call upon the angels and receive
the blessings they impart, we must learn to actively listen
with an open and willing heart. If we choose not to hear
their message, or if somehow it slips past our comprehen-
sion, how can we act upon it.
Let the stories in When God Sends an Angel teach you how
to listen. Let these stories guide you toward the mirarcles
that accompany the pressence of angels. Let them be a
beacon 0f hope leading you out of the darkness and into
the light. Let these stories create within you a strong faith
in the power of angels and their ability to make your life
meaning and joyful.
In the beautiful and inspiring collection of stories contained
within When God Sends an Angel, you will meet angels who
seem divine yet ordinary. You will read stories of hope
restored, of love renewed, of life redeemed. Share the com-
fort and insperation of others' encounters with angels, and believe, if you didnt believe already, that angels are present
in everyone's lives--even yours.
