Do you think you have a guardian angel?

[mommaU4]

Why or why not?

 

[HERSEY]

Very interesting question. I definitely believe I have one. Several times I have come across really bad accidents that have occured when I should have been at that spot but something delayed me like a phone call with no one there, my car keyes are always in the same place (very anal) suddently not there. I could go on but some of you will think I'm crazy. What happened that you asked?

 

[Planogirl]

I have often though "there but for the grace of God go I". Was me avoiding a wreck or some other problem luck, divine intervention or something else?

All I know is that if I do have a guardian angel, he has been awfully lazy lately. I could use a little help!

 

[luvmydogs]

I say this with no disrespect meant towards anyone else's opinions or experiences; but I stopped believing in guardian angels the first time I saw an 3 yr. old special needs child who had been beaten by her father.

 

[mommaU4]

Very interesting question. I definitely believe I have one. Several times I have come across really bad accidents that have occured when I should have been at that spot but something delayed me like a phone call with no one there, my car keyes are always in the same place (very anal) suddently not there. I could go on but some of you will think I'm crazy. What happened that you asked?

Nothing really. I just always wondered when things like that happen to people do they say their guardian angel was looking out for them. Or do they chalk it up to something else, fate or coincidence or whatever. Just curious.

 

[HERSEY]

I say this with no disrespect meant towards anyone else's opinions or experiences; but I stopped believing in guardian angels the first time I saw an 3 yr. old special needs child who had been beaten by her father.

That is very sad but still doesn't mean there is not a guardian angel or God watching over the child. That's when Faith comes in. Guardian angel don't save you from bad or evil things. OK I'll stop now it's something that I believe.

 

[mommaU4]

I say this with no disrespect meant towards anyone else's opinions or experiences; but I stopped believing in guardian angels the first time I saw an 3 yr. old special needs child who had been beaten by her father.

There are some things that make me question faith and religion. I have an aunt who is deeply religious and was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She went thru chemo, got an infection, and almost died. Luckily she survived and is now healthy. Everyone who knows her said she was saved by God and through all the prayers. Well, what about the lady down the street who's DD was also dying of cancer and she probably won't make it? She was just as religious. Were her prayers just ignored? I'd rather believe it was luck, an early diagnosis, and a great team of doctors that cured my aunt.

 

[luvmydogs]

That is very sad but still doesn't mean there is not a guardian angel or God watching over the child. That's when Faith comes in. Guardian angel don't save you from bad or evil things. OK I'll stop now it's something that I believe.

If anyone deserved protection from evil, it was she. But I honestly, truly respect your beliefs.

 

[luvmydogs]

There are some things that make me question faith and religion. I have an aunt who is deeply religious and was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She went thru chemo, got an infection, and almost died. Luckily she survived and is now healthy. Everyone who knows her said she was saved by God and through all the prayers. Well, what about the lady down the street who's DD was also dying of cancer and she probably won't make it? She was just as religious. Were her prayers just ignored? I'd rather believe it was luck, an early diagnosis, and a great team of doctors that cured my aunt.

Although I'm a practicing Christian and deeply spiritual, I surely wonder those same things, too. I really believe those are some of the most universal questions out there.

 

[Buckalew11]

I have a strong faith in God and I do believe in Angels but I don't believe we have a "guardian angel" assigned to us. I believe sometimes angels are sent our way though.
Why bad things happen to good and innocent people? I don't know, but there is supposed to be an excellent book on the subject by a Rabbi.
I believe good people, bad people, Christian people, non-Christian people all experience the good and the bad this life has to offer.

My dad is battling terminal prostate cancer right now. A very good man, a man who believes in God, and yet God, for whatever reason is allowing him to go through this horrible illness. I know everyday there are innocent children who experience illness and tragic events in their lives. I have no answers to the question of why God lets it happen or why he doesn't stop abuse or whatever when it is happening. I just don't know why.

 

[mommaU4]

My dad is battling terminal prostate cancer right now. A very good man, a man who believes in God, and yet God, for whatever reason is allowing him to go through this horrible illness. I know everyday there are innocent children who experience illness and tragic events in their lives. I have no answers to the question of why God lets it happen or why he doesn't stop abuse or whatever when it is happening. I just don't know why.

I am really very sorry to hear about your dad.

 

[Buckalew11]

I am really very sorry to hear about your dad.

Thanks. You know it is very hard. His new chemo is not working (only worked for about 2 months tops) and we'll need to find a new treatment. Each one gets less effective. Through tough times such as this you certainly get to know a lot about your faith and your relationship with God.

 

[luvmydogs]

I think I've just gotten to the point in life where I don't blame God for the good or the bad. I just believe He's always with me, so that I may draw strength from Him in whatever circumstances I may be facing.

And Brenda, I'm very sorry to hear about your father.

 

[poohandwendy]

Um, no. I believe that this human experience is just a drop in the bucket and we place too much emphasis on the idea of 'deserving' or being 'watched over/protected' from experiencing pain. I think the bigger picture is much more than we could understand and that our experiences here (good and bad) have a purpose in the spiritual journey.

 

[Buckalew11]

I think I've just gotten to the point in life where I don't blame God for the good or the bad. I just believe He's always with me, so that I may draw strength from Him in whatever circumstances I may be facing.

And Brenda, I'm very sorry to hear about your father.

Kim, I agree with you. When bad things happen I think of Job and how much tradegy he faced. But God is always there. I know God is with me now and with my dad. I have watched my dad become very close to God through all this. And thanks for your concern. If you ever think about it, please say a prayer for him (us). Thanks!

 

[ChrisnSteph]

There are some things that make me question faith and religion. I have an aunt who is deeply religious and was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She went thru chemo, got an infection, and almost died. Luckily she survived and is now healthy. Everyone who knows her said she was saved by God and through all the prayers. Well, what about the lady down the street who's DD was also dying of cancer and she probably won't make it? She was just as religious. Were her prayers just ignored? I'd rather believe it was luck, an early diagnosis, and a great team of doctors that cured my aunt.

I really questioned my faith after losing my first son, so you can imagine how tested I was when my second son died last March. I don't believe that prayers cure people - provide comfort maybe - but not heal people. I had hundreds of people praying for my boys - if I believe that prayers work, then how do I explain why God would choose to ignore those for my son and not those for someone else? As for a guardian angel, I can't say that I believe, though I hope that each of my boy's had one to hold their hand as they went to Heaven. I really believe that how and when we die is predetermined, and no amount of prayer is going to change what's meant to be.

 

[luvmydogs]

Kim, I agree with you. When bad things happen I think of Job and how much tradegy he faced. But God is always there. I know God is with me now and with my dad. I have watched my dad become very close to God through all this. And thanks for your concern. If you ever think about it, please say a prayer for him (us). Thanks!

Consider it done, Brenda.

 

[Buckalew11]

I really questioned my faith after losing my first son, so you can imagine how tested I was when my second son died last March. I don't believe that prayers cure people - provide comfort maybe - but not heal people. I had hundreds of people praying for my boys - if I believe that prayers work, then how do I explain why God would choose to ignore those for my son and not those for someone else? As for a guardian angel, I can't say that I believe, though I hope that each of my boy's had one to hold their hand as they went to Heaven. I really believe that how and when we die is predetermined, and no amount of prayer is going to change what's meant to be.

I do believe with all my heart, Steph, that when your two precious little boys died that angels were with them as they entered into God's Presence. I believe that there are angels who do just that and that they comfort people who are dying and sheild them from the fear of the unknown.



I'll let you all post and discuss now, , I keep coming back to see people's thoughts on what is an interesting topic to me!

 

[escape]

I've had one particular experience that I believe divine intervention had a part in. It still gives me chills and sometimes brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Whether it was a guardian angel or not, I'm not sure.

Brenda, I, too, am sorry about your dad. My dad also had prostate cancer as well. Sending you, your dad and family well wishes and prayers that he may beat this horrible illness.

 

[RoyalCanadian]

I don't believe that prayers cure people - provide comfort maybe - but not heal people. I had hundreds of people praying for my boys - if I believe that prayers work, then how do I explain why God would choose to ignore those for my son and not those for someone else?

I can never pretend to understand what it means to lose a child. That said, one of the greatest hurdles we need to overcome as human beings is the belief that the "right" answer to our prayers is the one that we believe is the "right" answer. It is my deepest held belief that God does not ignore our prayers, but we don't always get what we want. Regardless of the result, God's answer is always the right answer.