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What is an Angel?
The word angel is
thought to be derived from the Greek word "Angelos" which means "messenger".
In Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other theologies an angel can be one who
acts as a messenger, attendant or agent of God.
Throughout the bible it is generally seen that the will of God is usually
imparted or carried out by angels.
Angels are
spirits without bodies, who possess superior intelligence, gigantic
strength, and surpassing holiness.
Angels are composed of ethereal matter, thus allowing them to take on
whichever physical form best suits their immediate needs.
They enjoy an intimate relationship to God as His special adopted children,
contemplating, loving, and praising Him in heaven. Some of them are
frequently sent as messengers to men from on high.
Angels are the essence of love and joy and stem from the
Heart of God/Goddess.
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Now, you will ask why God/Goddess? Is God a female or male?
- He is neither and both at the same time. What is referred to us as God
is just the Supreme Source of the hole Existence, a Spirit of such a
magnitude, so unconceivable, that has no sex and could be both at the same
time if it chooses to. So the reference to God/Goddess was just to emphasize
that however you choose to call upon him/her/it it's of no importance.
Angels are countless in their number, and flock around
the Universe in their millions. Angels are dedicated to serve the needs of
all free will entities so that you may experience the same level of
unconditional love as they do. Each Angel carries out its assigned task
without any hint of hesitation as they take great joy and pleasure in
offering their Loving Wisdom and Guidance. Everyone has Angels around them
constantly, without exception, and they are eager and excited at the
opportunity to communicate with you.
Angels was created with one
purpose, the purpose to love and to serve all without condition. In doing
so, Angels hold a focus of pure love throughout the Universe and are
therefore able to set up a resonance for the vibration of pure love wherever
it is needed. You on the other hand, are a free will entity. That means that
you have chosen to develop your ability to exist with unconditional love by
gaining much experience through many lifetimes and many varied forms of
existence. The Angels have been created to counter balance any energies or
actions that move in the opposite direction to love so that you will
eventually remember your true essence.
In Christian
religion and theology an angel can also be a member of the lowest order of
the nine-fold celestial hierarchy this is a ranking which comes directly
below archangels. A fallen angel is often classed as a devil, like Satan
himself; whereas a guardian angel is classed as a human guide or protector.
Angels are commonly represented by a figure with wings and wearing a long
white robe. They are also sometimes depicted wearing halos which emanate
from the angels' head in a glorious wreath of light, serving as a symbol of
divine wisdom. Angels do not die or age, they are immortal, created by God
and existing since the Creation. Generally they are accepted as being the
guardians of souls. Although angels are generally divine, they have been
shown to be fallible and prone to sin, particularly pride. One of the most
notable examples of this being Satan and his fallen army.
Angels can take on a variety of different forms. In
Ezekiel 1:16-21, Isaiah 6:1-3, and throughout the book of Revelation
they are described as taking on not only the appearance of men but many
fantastical forms. A notable example was the angel who took on the
appearance of a burning bush. The image of an angel with wings tends to
symbolize the spiritual nature of the being. The purpose of the wings being
to allow the angel to travel through the ether as well as being a symbol of
divine authority.
Angels are everywhere and you can
ask for Angels to assist you with anything you wish. There is no limit! In
fact, if no Angel is available for a particular task, an Angel is created as
an answer to your wish or prayer, just for you! Yes, the You and the Divine
create Angels on request. Angels are God/Goddess making a personal visit,
but in a scaled down form. However, the love that they have is just as
immeasurable. Remember - Angels are bound by the laws of Free Will.
Therefore, they can not assist us in our lives unless we ask them too. So,
don’t forget to ask!
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Here is it again God/Goddess and the same question arises.
- Angels appear to us with many forms and shapes. Many times the qualities
of an Angel are so delicate that they choose female forms or even masculine
bodies with female face characteristics. An Angel will appear to us with the
form that is best for us.
A Spirit Guide is also a free will
entity, but has evolved over what you would consider to be a long time. They
are part of a group consciousness of beings that have evolved beyond form
into beings of pure light and essence. Although Angelic in nature, Spirit
Guides are a free will entity and therefore choose their path of further
growth. Spirit Guides are master teachers and are able to travel and
navigate through many, many levels of existence. They are here to Guide and
teach when you are willing to listen. They are always communicating to you
through your thoughts, music, your environment, wherever they need to be in
order to get your attention.
Everyone has at least one Guardian
Angel, and sometimes two or three. A Guardian Angel is a being that is
dedicated to serve and to help you throughout your lifetime. However, the
relationship is somewhat deeper than that. Your Guardian Angel was created
out of the same essence that makes up your soul. It could be said to be a
higher, or essence aspect of yourself. Your Guardian Angel isn't essentially
separate from you, it has absolute and unequivocal dedication to you and
travels with you on every journey that you as a free will entity choose to
make. Your Guardian Angel makes an agreement with your soul to assist it in
completing any task it has decided to undertake. This is the reason why
Angels have been known to make miraculous rescues from accidents. If a soul
has decided to remain focused on the Earth Plane for a given length of time,
an Angel will assist in getting someone out of trouble who's 'time is not
up'. Angels and their miracles are God's way of remaining anonymous.
An Angel, is complete, unified and
centered within the Heart of the Divine at all times. An Angel does not
question or contemplate itself, it simply is. In being itself, it is a
bundle of God's ever present love and grace. An Angel has been created to
serve, love, hold and support those to who it is assigned, and those who ask
for Angelic support. Angels are to be found in every corner of the Universe,
and in their millions! If you could see Angels with the naked eye, you would
be amazed at just how populated the Earth really is. Have you ever felt a
breath of cool air brush along your cheek when alone somewhere? That might
very well have been an Angel moving aside as you walked into an Angel
conference, quite unaware!
So, if you have a Guardian Angel,
why do guides make contact with humans? Your Guardian Angel is that part of
your eternal being that is holding a vision and focus of you as a unified
child of God-Goddess. Your guide, on the other hand, is here to assist you
in making easier choices that will help you to grow through experiences with
joy and with more ease. Not all guides are permanent, once you have learned
all that you can with one guide, another will often take over and take you
further. Your Guardian Angel has love and protection to impart, and as such,
his or her purpose is to provide you with a reflection of your true nature
so that you may never totally forget the essence of the Divine. You could
say, your Guardian Angels holds the 'blueprint' of what you truly are in
focus so that you may awaken to that ultimate truth. The ultimate being that
you are, one that is pure love, that you are God!
There are Angels for just about
every function you can think of, and many more! There is no limit to how
many Angels you can have in your life and there is no limit to what you may
ask for! You can ask Angels to assist you with any project, problem or issue
you may have. You may call upon Angels whenever you wish to and for whatever
purpose provided that the purpose is not intended to hurt or injure anyone
or the Earth itself. Ask the Angels to fill your home with love, ask them to
watch over your children at school, ask them to travel with you on long
journeys, ask them to sponsor you when you are trying to stop smoking or are
trying to lose weight and get healthier. Ask an Angel to take care of your
computer or to assist you in resolving an argument with a friend or
relative. There is no limit to what you may ask an Angel to do for you. By
simply getting used to blessing all that you experience and through asking
Angels to be present everywhere on your life, you will begin to embody
Angelic qualities in your life. You will be more open to the love and
abundance of the Universe. You will begin to experience more joy, health and
laughter as you sense the wings of Angels as they fly around every aspect of
your life.
Angels Beliefs !
In many religions such as
Christianity, Judaism and Islam, it is believed that between God and mankind there
are intermediary beings, called angels. They are bodiless entities that
perform certain tasks for God and are commonly thought of as the messengers
of God. Angels are good spirits, unlike their counterparts the demons. They
are usually portrayed as having a human form, being dressed in long, white
clothes, surrounded by a bright light and with long, swanlike wings. They
were portrayed thus by artist, often on Church command, to alert the
faithful that angels are more than human. There are cases, however, where
angels appeared as ordinary men and were mistaken as such (the story of Lot,
for instance).
In the early stages of mankind, the belief in spirits was universal. The
primitive man believed that there were no good or bad spirits. A spirit
simply had powers, called manna, with which it could do either good or evil.
With the emerging of Christianity and other major religions, the belief in
these kind of spirits was condemned, and they became demons. The belief in
angels and demons can be traced back to ancient Persian religion where there
were two supreme beings: Ahura Mazda and his eternal opponent Angra Mainyu.
The first represents good and the second represents evil. Both have
followers and servants, angels serve Ahura Mazda, while demons serve Angra
Mainyu. Here the distinction was first made between good and evil spirits.
In the Old Testament angels play a prominent role as the
messengers from God. Also in the Old Testament the leading demon, Satan, is
introduced. However, it was not until the New Testament that Satan was
portrayed as Lucifer (actually Satan and Lucifer are two separate fallen
angels), the first of the fallen angels to rebel against God. In the New
Testament, angels are present at all the important events in the life of
Jesus. Here, they became more than just messengers; they are portrayed as
the agents of God in bringing judgment to the world.
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