My Angel Journey

It all began with a simple prayer whispered by my grandma, a prayer invoking the protection of my Guardian Angel. Yet, it wasn’t until many years later, amidst the storms of life, that the angels made their presence known to me in a profound way. It was a time of darkness and uncertainty, marked by a recent divorce and job loss, when a chance encounter at a Wal-Mart parking lot changed everything.

A kind-hearted stranger, with a gentle demeanor, uttered words that pierced through my despair, sparking a newfound sense of hope and optimism. In her fleeting presence, I felt the touch of divinity, a reminder that amidst life’s trials, we are never truly alone. Inspired by this encounter, I began to rediscover the prayer of my childhood, finding solace in its timeless words. Join me as I recount my angel journey—a journey of comfort, guidance, and the gentle embrace of celestial beings.

Grandma’s Prayer

I remember spending the night with my grandma as a little girl. Every night, we said a prayer asking my Guardian Angel to watch over me. Grandma left the Earth plane when I was about 8 years old and the rest of my family never really talked about angels.

Many many years passed and I hadn’t thought much about angels. But the angels wanted me to remember them.

Angels at Wal-Mart

I was over 50, recently divorced, and had just been laid off from my job. Other things were going on with my kids, but we’ll not get into that. It was a pretty dark and dismal time for me as the job market where I live was almost non-existent even for someone with 25+ years of office management experience. I wasn’t sure how I was going to make it on my little bit of unemployment every week.

I was at the “exit” doors of Wal-Mart waiting for the pouring rain to let up enough for me to make it to the car without getting soaked. There were a couple of others waiting for the same reason. One of them was a very tall, attractive blonde lady with beautiful blue eyes and a cart full of groceries. We made a tiny bit of small talk about the rain and continued to wait in silence. The rain let up just a bit and she decided to “run for it”. As she was getting ready to leave the store, she looked at me, smiled, and said “You know God loves you a great deal.” I was completely caught off guard but managed to stammer a “Thank you” as I watched her leave. Less than 30 seconds later, I walked out the door as well. I wanted to find her and tell her that her words had provided the comfort and reassurance I desperately needed at that moment in time … but she was NOWHERE to be found.

Remember, I said this was a TALL lady with a FULL cart of groceries. There was no way she could have gotten to her car, loaded it with the groceries, and be gone. There is also no way the cars would have obstructed my view of this very tall woman. I looked over the whole parking lot, but she had literally “disappeared”. It took me a couple of minutes, and then I suddenly realized that she was an angel.

Her comforting words didn’t change my situation, but they did change my perception, and I became much more optimistic about things. Shortly after this incident, I was having trouble sleeping and started to recall the prayer my grandma had taught me. Maybe you know it:

Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God’s love, commits me here
Ever this night, be at my side
To light, to guard, to rule, and guide.

I started to say it every night. And if I woke up in the middle of the night, I’d say it again. This went on for a couple of years and I felt more of an angelic presence in my life and it was peaceful, calm, and reassuring.

As I reflect on my angel journey, I’m reminded that divine guidance often comes in unexpected ways. From the whispered prayers of my grandmother to the chance encounter with a stranger in a parking lot, each moment serves as a gentle reminder that God’s presence is always with us, guiding us along our path. So, as you navigate your own journey, remember that sometimes the most profound moments of guidance come from the most unexpected places. You just never know how God will show you the way.