In a Christmas movie I saw recently, an neighbor and friend told the little girl that on earth, Angels wear their wings inside. Whether this is true or not I honestly don’t know. What I know is that there are times when we are told by a voice inside to do something, say something to someone or simply be somewhere at a particular time. If we obey, then we can be sure things will work out well even if we don’t always understand.
Over the weekend I decided to do something spur of the moment: downsize by two items. I had not thought of it before and had never done it before so I went online to read. Having acquired some information, I got my items and headed to the store. Surprisingly I believe I was very calm until I got there so I took a few seconds to look around before I caught the eyes of a staff member and went over. I was in the process of using my best language skills, and even a translation app, to explain what I intended to do but I could see how things were already not going well. Then, an Angel came by.
I did not ask her name or anything about her nor did I offer any information about myself. She translated well for me and waited around until the entire process, which took about twenty minutes, was complete. Since I only smiled and thanked her a few times rather than taking a minute to ask about her, I don’t know how she came to be there at that time or why she took time to learn English. Whatever was her motivation to learn and why ever she came to the store at exactly that time, I’m grateful.
It’s not that I couldn’t understand the store staff but rather that I was struggling to respond but my Angel made everything so much easier by being there. I’ve had other Angels turn up for me in my life. Sometimes I don’t recognize the blessing they help provide until the moment has passed. I am thankful to God for providing his Angels on earth to help me. I wonder if one day I too can be an angel to someone else in need. Until then, I’ll keep learning to live my best life and to recognize the everyday Angels I meet.
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