Angel Army

Psalm 34:7 (NIV)
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.


As a child attending Catholic grade school, we heard many stories of guardian angels and how everyone has their own angel who is watching over. Many times these angels looked like shadows, ever looming in the background; sometimes you could see them and sometimes not.

I found comfort in this concept and believed it wholeheartedly, in fact I counted on it. There was even a prayer we were taught to pray to this angelic being. Of course, now, I know that we only pray to God. So I have adjusted the wording a bit.  I removed the words 'Angel of '. "Angel of God, my guardian dear to whom Your love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide." Amen. We would recite this prayer often in the classroom.

I wonder, do you believe in angels, guardian angels?  I do believe but didn't give much thought to them as an adult until my husband's illness. It is a long story, and one I would love to tell you someday, but the short version is Dave saw angels dressed in military garb from previous wars. They would appear out of nowhere, give him a salute or thumbs up, smile and then disappear. A few would share words familiar to any Marine like, “Semper Fi,” or “Ooh Rah.”

One particular soldier gave him the obligatory salute and then said, "Good luck on your journey, and there are lots of ‘brothers’ waiting for you on the other side."  Dave found comfort in these happenings. Something, or someone was ministering comfort to my husband when he needed it most.

The Bible contains many occasions of angels coming alongside or standing in front of us. It isn't surprising to me that God would do this for us...that he did it for my husband.  Do you have an angel story? I would love to hear it.  You can comment below for all to read or email me.

Read the Psalm in it's entirety here. Psalm 34:1-10