April 9th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
DECORATIONS ON THE ALTAR OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL AT OTTOBEUREN ABBEY, OTTOBEUREN, GERMANY Image via Wikipedia
Guardian angels are a controversial topic, and opinion on whether or not they exist is very much divided. On one hand, there are those that reject the claims of anything spiritual and suggest that there is no logical possibility of some divine body protecting and guarding individuals from harm, while the opposing side swear from personal experience and anecdotal evidence that there is without a doubt some third party protector who has intervened in their lives or altered their path dramatically. Either way, establishing the presence of guardian angels is no easy task.
Proving categorically whether or not guardian angels exist is impossible, because proving faith at any level is impossible; it isn’t called ‘faith’ for nothing. However, by working with arguments from both sides of the fence, it may be possible to hypothesize more accurately the status of the guardian angel and whether it is feasible that angels may exist and have the ability to impact our lives. (more…)
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March 13th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
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The concept of the guardian angel is one that has been present for centuries across a number of different cultures and belief systems. From the Ancient Greek civilization to modern day, theologians across the world are faced with the problem of identifying whether or not guardian angels exist and, if so, in what form they are present. While there is a wealth of empirical, anecdotal evidence of the presence of guardian angels, how can the idea of a guardian angel be defined?
Trying to define a guardian angel is an awkward process, the process of finding a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach is tricky to say the least. The starting point for the definition must come from stories and personal accounts from those claiming to have encountered some form of spiritual guidance in the form of a protective angel or some other celestial being. Generally in Western belief systems, guardian angels are interpreted and indeed depicted as human-like beings sent from heaven to protect and guide their pupils.
The Bible draws reference to angels on a number of occasions, particularly in the Old Testament – some 299 references, in fact. On that basis, it is easy to understand that the concept of the angel or the guarding force makes up a part of the Christian faith. But what about other belief systems, and do guardian angels exist in other cultures? (more…)
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March 12th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
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Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides
How to detect angelic presence and distinguish between angels and spirit guides.
Guardian Angels are assigned to us at birth and remain with us throughout our lifetime. An angel guide on the other hand is one that we can call upon for extra assistance.
All of us can call upon many angels, in addition to our Guardian Angel, to help us in any situation. Their role is to steer us in the right direction, to reassure and to guide us once we request their help. They are not here to interfere in our life lessons but to help make our life’s journey an easier path to tread.
Guides, on the other hand, are our closest friends in the spirit world. They are there to help us and are available to us as soon as we ask for help or guidance. They give inspiration and pass messages through our intuition.
We have one main Spirit Guide throughout our life in addition to others who come and go as the need arises, according to what lessons we have to learn. A Spirit Guide may try to steer us on the right path if we ask their advice, although we have freewill and are left to make the final choice. (more…)
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February 6th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
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These are compelling questions, and for answers, we can begin looking at both the stories of Jesus and the Prophet Mohammed. We can read about them in the Bible, the Koran, the writings from Babylon, Ur, ancient Persia, the ancient (and modern) Greece, Egypt and even India and China.
In so many societies and cultures (and many without cultural contact) Angels seem to play the role of messengers of God (or the Gods), and their purposes are as varied as are the tasks required.
They heal and teach (as in Tobias, and take on human form), they destroy (as in Sodom), the expel (as in Eden), they console and strengthen (as in Garden of Gethsemane), they foretell and explain (as in Daniel), they reveal (as in the Koran), and much more.
All the above is from ancient times, and writings of our ancestors, but how about today?
Without much effort, we all know stories of the improbable and even impossible with our friends, family and in the news. Is all this just co-incidence or the intervention of some divine power (Angels for example)?
Even a reading of the Arabian Nights offers direct answers to the above question. This is something that is not yet proved by modern scientific evidence, but on the other hand, there is universal acceptance of Angelic existence.
This itself can be offered as evidence. A Time magazine survey found out that 69% of people questioned believed in Angels. (more…)
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February 1st, 2011 by GuestBlogger
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The existence of the guardian angels was recognized by the Christians in the early 5th century. Though there are many controversies regarding the real existence of these Guardian Angels, many people are experiencing the presence of these protectors in their daily life.
In this modern world, many people find it hard to believe that they too have a guardian angel assigned by God to protect them. According to the believers of the existence of the Guardian Angels, you can ask for help through prayers during the hard times of your life and God will assign a Guardian Angel to deal with the problem.
Like two sides of a coin, the existence of these invisible protectors are believed and disbelieved today. So what is the truth? Just keep reading on the article to discover the truth behind the existence of these Guardian Angels. (more…)
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January 30th, 2011 by
I believe in angels. I’ve experienced quite a few angelic intercessions in my life, and so believe firmly that angels do exist. In fact I wrote a book on the subject. See below. In each instance, I felt overwhelming gratitude for my angel’s help, and fortunate to be the recipient of such awesome, generous blessings.
However, in my mind, as well as in the minds of many others, the question arises as to why these guardian angels do not intercede more often in our lives? Wouldn’t we love it if they did? And aren’t there numerous occasions when we feel that we certainly could use a guardian angel right now, and where is s/he? It sure feels disappointing when nothing and no one shows up, and we have to muddle through on our own. At such times, most of us have a tendency to lose faith, as well as wonder if we simply had not imagined the prior angelic help in the first place.
I know many people can attest to seeing an angel, or being guided by or greatly helped by angelic intercession. These experiences always contain elements of the miraculous and leave us awestruck. Ask almost anyone around you, and you will find that frequently they have a miraculous story to tell. Such experiences are not unusual.
Sometimes I do wonder if my angel has abandoned me. I’ve had numerous hard times when I longed for an angelic visit, but received a no-show instead. I’ve also had times when my faith was shaken because of the irritating silence that greeted my prayers. It is the oldest of stories. Even Jesus on the cross cried out, asking why God had forsaken him.
So the question comes back to why angels do not intercede more often. I think there is more than one answer to this question.
For one thing, I believe we are always heard. No prayer or plea ever goes unnoticed. However, on many occasions, when I felt abandoned, it was only with the passage of time that I was able to look back and see connections between certain events. I came to see how what felt like a hardship had to occur in order for some other fortuitous event to result, thus realizing that Spirit had, indeed, stepped in. And invariably I would become extremely gratedful. My faith was renewed once again.
Also, be aware that the angels are never permitted to interfere with our choices. We humans have the option of choice at all times. So if we sincerely pray for help, and then go ahead and decide on our own to take a specific action, the angels cannot interfere with that. No matter whether our choice of action was a good one or a bad one. That’s why the best prayers are when we let go, do nothing, and just simply give up. At these times, we are more likely to see prayers favorably answered, and maybe even realize an angelic intercession.
I want to mention a couple of matters in regard to the above. One is that we have total free choice, but the angels do not. I am not sure how much ‘free choice’ is available to them; but whether it is only a little or some or none at all, they are not permitted to interfere with our choices.
Also, we, as human beings, have a lot more power at our disposal than we give ourselves credit for. We are gifted with intelligence, imagination, intuition, and feelings, and all these can serve us greatly. Of course, much depends on how we choose to use our gifts. Sometimes we don’t use them well and sabotage our own best interests. However, many things that trouble us can be resolved on our own.
We have not been put in this world as hapless, helpless beings, without resources to help us survive and prosper. As I stated above, we have a lot more at our disposal than we often are willing to acknowledge.
Another matter to consider when you are feeling abandoned by your guardian angel is the matter of control. We love maintaining control over what is happening or will happen. This ties in with the subject of choice, as discussed above. If we are praying for an answer, but feel that we need to take control and do something on our own in order to resolve the problem, then it is very unlikely that an angelic intercession will occur. Again, the best prayers are when we let go and let God.
One other self-sabotaging utility we resort to is telling Spirit what to do and how to solve our problem. This weakens a prayer greatly. Letting go of control can be a big challenge for many. Spirit does not need your help in solving problems, least of all instructions from you. It is to your advantage to just let go and let Spirit do Its work. This almost always turns out much better than we mere mortals could ever imagine. I know I have been awestruck on occasion by how some unhappy matter got resolved after praying hard on it. The resolution usually came from a source I never would have anticipated on my own. And always the resolution was better than anything I could have imagined.
So, these may be some of the reasons our guardian angel does not show up as often as we would like. Bear in mind that the responsibilities of the angels are to protect, comfort and guide. They are not to take charge of your life and make decisions for you. That may happen, usually when you least expect it, and usually in a situation where you require supernatural intercession. But certainly this is not something to be expected all the time.
Keep in mind that you always have angels all around you who know of you and who love you.
Sandra L. Lerner is the author of Connecting with Your Guardian Angel. See www.connectingwithyourguardianangel.com.
She also has written several articles on various topics that have been recently published on the web.
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January 26th, 2011 by
Angels, Angel Gifts, Angels As Gifts
You realize, of course, that people enjoy receiving angels as gifts, whether for a birthday, or for Christmas, or even as a “just because” gift! There are angel key chains, angel amulets on a necklace, there are even angels to carry around in your pocket for good luck, protection, or for comfort.
Some people have angels on the dashboard or visor of their car, and some people have angel statues in their bedroom or elsewhere in the house. Sometimes they make a nameplate for the bedroom door of a child, and it contains the image or likeness of an angel!
We also love television shows and movies about angels, because we find it comforting to think that they are “around” and helping us with this or that! We are taught as children, that we have a guardian angel, and they we see an awesome movie, such as It’s A Wonderful Life, where the angel Clarence helps George Bailey!
Let’s face it…people LOVE angels!
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January 21st, 2011 by admin
We humans have a difficult time, generally, in really believing that there are angels and spirit guides around us. We can’t see them or hear them. Our limited five senses alone are incapable of making contact with them. This is because they exist in a higher realm or dimension that is not physical, and consequently, are not bound by the limitations of the physical world. But we certainly are.
So how can we make contact with these Divine Beings in a way that feels satisfying?
The answer is that there are many ways in which we can contact our angel or spirit guide. And by the way, all of us have at least one guardian angel, although many people may have more than one. Your guardian angel is with you until you depart this world. As to spirit guides, these are usually enlightened individuals, frequently referred to as “masters,” who watch over you and guide you, too. A number of people believe that guardian angels and spirit guides are actually one and the same. Also, most of us are guided and watched over by the deceased souls of family members and close friends.
As you can see, we have a lot of support around us, although we rarely, if ever, see them or hear them. Because of this, many people neglect turning to this support in time of need, or at any time.
As to making contact with our angels or spirit guides, a number of easy methods are available to us. For example, one can simply talk to an angel or guide, whether orally or silently. You are heard; you are always heard. I realize that without a response you can relate to, it is difficult to believe that you are heard. However, as you continue a daily practice of conversing with your angel or guide, whatever awkwardness or discomfort you feel will pass away after a while.
Another method of making contact with your angel or guide is to write notes or poems. I personally like to journal, and so I have developed the habit of sitting down at my computer and start typing away. This is the time of day when I give vent to my deepest feelings and yearnings, knowing that my angel is listening, as I ask for guidance.
Journaling is a wonderful outlet, but more than that, you will find ideas coming to you that are supportive as you express yourself on the screen or on paper. Your angel does respond, although I want to caution the reader at this point that it may take a little time before you notice any response. So, be patient and keep up the journaling.
As to writing poetry, this is fine, too, if that is your inclination. It certainly does not matter whether you write in prose or poetry.
Writing a letter to your angel is an effective way, also, of making contact. Often when one has something pressing on their mind, this may be the most dynamic method of expression.
Another excellent way to make contact with an angel or a guide is via meditation. Because meditation permits us to reach the more subtle levels of the psyche, it is easier to make contact with the higher realms or dimensions. At such levels, you might well hear messages from an angel or guide. This is called clairaudient, that is, hearing a voice, but not with one’s ears. Some time ago, I read that telepathy is really the universal language, and from my own experience, I believe this to be true.
In my book, cited below, I offer two easy meditative techniques for making contact with your guardian angel. If you practice any one of these for a little while, I think you may realize some amazing results.
The method of communication the angels will utilize most often in contacting you is intuition. Some people have greatly developed this faculty, while others are not so good at it. But everyone has intuition, and if you lack a good track record with it, then now is the time to become more aware of those intuitive feelings and listen to them. The way to develop your intuitive powers is simply to train yourself to pay close attention to whatever whispering thoughts or feelings are coming through.
Another method angels or spirit guides may utilize in contacting us can be something someone says to you that is in answer to a need; or something you read; or something said over the radio or television. In one way or another, the angel may utilize any of these methods or some others to convey a response to you.
I have offered a few easy methods here of making contact with your angel or spirit guide. The most important point I wish to stress concerning this is that you keep the contact going on a regular basis. Do not get discouraged too fast and give up. It can sometimes take a little while before you realize you have received a response.
If you prefer to simply talk to your angel or guide, all you need to do is spend about five minutes a day doing so. You can start off by stating: “Angel, I would like to talk to you now,” or “discuss something with you now.” The angels are always waiting for you to call upon them and are eager to be of service.
I wish you blessings galore!
Sandra L. Lerner is the author of Connecting with Your Guardian Angel. See www.connectingwithyourguardianangel.com.
She also has written several articles on various topics that have been published on the web.
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January 12th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
One of the most popular ways to inspire and liven up a home’s decor is by decorating with an angel figure theme. Many people find this to be a soothing and exhilarating way to express religious faith. Displaying angel figurines throughout one’s home is a special symbol of all of these things and more!
For centuries, the guardian angel figure has been a symbol of protection. The legend of a guardian angel dates back to the fifth century.
Although angels tend to be mostly tied to Christianity, this seems to not be where guardian angels first appeared. Some say that the concept of the guardian angel originates with pagan Assyrian and Babylonian religious beliefs as far back at 2000 B.C. The Assyrian and Babylonian belief in winged animals containing human heads are said to have gradually transformed into the angel figurine images we know today.
However, many more people think that the angel figure in human form along with the actual guardian angel concept may have originated from a Jewish belief because of reference to them in the New Testament. Jewish/Christian origination is the most widespread and accepted angel story. Angels have also appeared in Islamic stories.
Images of angelic winged figures have also appeared in Ancient Greek Mythology stories as well. Some people think the Ancient Greeks began the concept of the angel.
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January 11th, 2011 by admin
Today there is a strong belief in Guarding Angels and this belief stems from centuries of lore. But, do guardian Angels really exist? Have they been known to come to the aid of those in discomfort? ours?
Why is it that they tend to appear to some but not others? Do you believe in guarding angels or do you have one of your own? If so, how can you find out? And how can you contact yours?
In recent times there is a fascination with knowing if one has a guarding angel or not in a recent survey by time magazine 69 percent of Americans believe n angels and almost half believe that they have a guardian angel. Scientifically of course there is no evidence for angels of course. ours?
Really the only evidence of guarding angels that is presented for their existence is the long traditional and religious stories from the bible and other people who have experienced them. It is ultimately a matter of faith, but, many believers relate there opinions on what a guardian angels roles in the person’s life and even how you can enlist their help.
What Are Guardian Angels?
Guarding angels are thought to be highly spiritual beings that are assigned to assist people here on earth in a variety of ways. We do not know if they are assigned per one basis or if there is one angel for a group of people that can be a very open question for debate. But, if you believe in them or not there are people out there that are very animate about you having one.
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