Every now and then God puts us in the position where we have the opportunity to be someone else’s guardian angel. His hand guides us so that we’ll be in the right place at the right time.
It’s up to us to recognize His intention and do His will. It’s not a coincidence that you happen to be there right when a complete stranger needs a hand. God put you there.
The following is a terrific story from an anonymous author who found himself in that position and was able to be someone’s guardian angel.
I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and wanted to share it with my family and dearest friends. Here it is:
I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and my car started to choke and sputter and died.
I barely managed to coast, cruising, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn’t even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the “quickie mart” building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a gas pump! So I got out to see if she was okay.
When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen. She was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her. It was a nickel.
At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying “I don’t want my kids to see me crying,” so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now.
So, I asked, “And you were praying?” That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, “He heard you, and He sent me.”
I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling walked to the next door McDonald’s and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the car who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little.
She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City. Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn’t have money to pay the rent January 1st, and finally, in desperation, had called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there.
So. she packed up everything she owned in the car. She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there.
I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, “So, are you like an angel or something?”
This definitely made me cry. I said, “Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people.”
It was so incredible to be a part of someone else’s miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I’ll put it in the shop tomorrow for a check, but I suspect the mechanic won’t find anything wrong.
Sometimes the angels fly close enough to you that you can hear the flutter of their wings.
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It touches me
Am greatly touched by your true story. God is looking for people like you that He can trust to entrust things into their hands. He will be so delighted to have you as one of His helpers of men and women. Just as He had blessed our father Abraham and made him a blessing to his world. And we his children had also been made partakers of his divine nature. God must be so proud of you. Keep it up, Sir!
Lord make me an instrument of your work. As touching as this story his,I want to touch someone’s life like that. Amen
My husband and I have had at least 3 instances where we have over bought at the grocery store. Each time a total stranger behind us in line pays the balance of our total. Each time the smile on their face was so sweet . Each time we left the store crying tears of gratitude. No one eve asked to be repaid. Angels do walk among us…I am convinced!!!
thanks be to God may the glory return to HIM
Wow so amazing, what a wonderfull story. thank you so much,it made me inspired again i hope i can read another story and i can help another people too just like you.
Can I post this on facebook? It’s really a beautiful and touching story. God really amazes me everyday.
Absolutely Joana! We encourage people to share our stuff so others can be touched through it. And yes, God truly is amazing :).
Yes I enjoyed it very much and I beleive in angels.
Use me Lord
I could use an angel. my car is broke and I cant afford to get it fix. mark has tried but he doesn’t know whats wrong with it
Hi Rita,
Is there someone in your local church you could go to who might have some knowledge of cars? I wish I could help out more but I will certainly be praying for you.
There are still some good people In the world god knows who they are I believe in Angels
This is a great story showing how to be hospitable and kind. I like and enjoy it. The Bible teaches that we should be hospitable for by doing this some have even ushered in angels.
Wow! I have always believed in Angels on earth! I try to help when I can, God Bless all who help!!!
very inspiring i pray that God uses me also to make someone’s day a happy one
I DID ENJOY.. I love it… I was hoping for the moment to be an angel to somebody not just coinsidense,,, God bless.
Amazing.
What a wonderful person you are and how great God is for sending you!!!
Its an awesome story Sarah, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
wow made me cry an a code we live by try to be a blessing for others.
Its kind,wonderful and beneficial to always be our brothers keeper
really enjoyed the story, God is Great.
Very touching!!
That was so amazing!
Amen
I hope on day no I know one day a Angel will be there for you , you are a Angel an a blessing to all thanks for that.
This is a very lovely story and it is nice to be there for some one in times of need may the almighty God bless us to be a blessing to others in Jesusngame Amen
What a beautiful story. I believe that we are God’s angels in the most unexpected situations. God bless you!
Its an incredible story Yolanda, the terrific thing is that if we are in touch with the Holy Spirit I believe He gives us many opportunities to be someone’s angel each day :).
wonderful
Amen Adhiambo, so blessed to serve a loving and faithful God. Have a blessed week!
Love that song Diane! 🙂