Do You Believe in Angels? Why, or Why Not?

One of the great unsolved mysteries in life is whether or not angels truly exist. Is there a

heavenly body that protects and guides us safely through our daily lives? What do they look like? Where do they come from? At some point in our lives we all ask ourselves this one same question - do I believe in angels?

     Since as early as we can remember there have been many stories, texts, myths and images of these divine forces that are said to surround and protect us as we live out our lives. These supernatural beings come in many forms and by several names. They are commonly known as angels, but have also been called fairies, imps, pixies and many more. They are said to be invisible to the human eye and walk through our lives unnoticed, unless they wish to be so. There has never been any concrete proof to validate their existence, but many of us still choose to believe in them. This is probably due to the fact that as humans, we spend most of our lives living in hope. It’s a way of making sense of our lives, believing that our destiny is being forged by a force not within our own control.

     Angels. What do they look like? The word conjures up many different images, including semi naked beings dressed only in white shawls, brandishing a bow and arrow, or a beautiful enchanting lady with long blonde hair shrouded in light, floating effortlessly with a fixed yet warm stare. What ever image we associate with an angel, they all have the same unique characteristics - they usually look human in appearance and they all have dove-like wings.

     The angel has been portrayed in countless films, stories, pictures and books including the most famous of all, the Bible. In most of these cases the angel is defined as a messenger and disciple of God. Angels are said to live in a timeless void between what we call the living and the dead. Never aging, and existing only for one purpose, they live there lives as an eternal guide for those mortals in need of help, and those seeking the after life upon their deaths, which we commonly call Heaven. The angel is known in nearly every culture, race and land, in various guises, and is a mythical creature that stands primarily for good, often being used as a symbol for peace and godliness.

     Whether they truly exist or not, is a question that we will probably never have answered, and to some extent this is a good thing, as there is nothing more powerful than man’s belief and hope. I personally choose to believe in angels when it suits me best. In times of hardship I may wish for that divine intervention, and this would probably take the form of good fortune or luck. However most of the time, I prefer to believe that I am in control of my own destiny, and that there is no prewritten path for me to walk. One thing is for sure, as we live out our lives through times of happiness and sorrow, we will continue to ask ourselves this same question - do I believe in angels?