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Inspirational Christian Story: “I Thought You Might Be My Angel”

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A few years ago, I was on a flight to a training event and was seated beside a beautiful young woman.

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We greeted each other and then proceeded to occupy ourselves with our respective books.

What happened later in the flight when I started a conversation, surprised me.

Here is my inspirational Christian story for you today:

You never know when God might use you to speak His love to someone He puts in your path.

After all, there are lots of ways to communicate love.

The person you share with might even think you are their personal angel sent by God.

And you know what?

You just might be that!

II Timothy 4:2a says: “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.”

Wherever God has place us is where we are to reflect His glory . . . even on an airplane!

First published: Jan 2014

Updated: Jun 2018

30 comments on “Inspirational Christian Story: “I Thought You Might Be My Angel””

Maria

January 21, 2014 at 10:26 pm
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Thanks Amy for sharing. We are all ambassadors for Christ and need to remember to share the gospel whenever, wherever we are. We may not know the outcome of our sharing but we pray that they be saved.
Keep praying to press on.
Loni

January 22, 2014 at 12:01 am
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What opportunities we often miss to share Jesus. And when we do not share, imagine, we could have been with “angels unaware”. Thank you for sharing!
Loni recently posted…{NOT} Wordless Wednesday ~ Her Sweet Sixteen Birthday in Heaven
- amyhagerup
  
  January 22, 2014 at 10:36 am
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  HI Loni, Yes, I am sure I have missed a lot of opportunities to share Jesus. I want to do better! Blessings, Amy
Jay @craftyspices

January 22, 2014 at 10:21 am
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Amen!!
While we may think we know what we are doing or will be doing, he has a plan for each and every one of us, we just have to be open to the different possibilities.

Have a lovely rest of the week!
- amyhagerup
  
  January 22, 2014 at 10:35 am
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  That is so true, Jay. We have to stay in tune with how the Holy Spirit leads us and then we have to obey. Blessings, Amy
Kathleen

January 24, 2014 at 4:22 pm
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Thank you Amy for sharing your precious encounter. You were alert to the opportunity placed before you and I believe it was God-led. Even if you never hear from the girl again, she will remember and God will use it. I had a very similar experience that I shared on my blog. You might like to read it:
http://www.kathleensfaithwalk.com/traveling/talking-about-jesus-on-an-airplane/
- amyhagerup
  
  January 24, 2014 at 6:19 pm
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  Hi Kathleen, Great to meet you here. Your blogpost was also so good. Yes, we must take the opportunities the Lord gives us! Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Amy
Kathy Bornarth

January 27, 2014 at 12:58 pm
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Beautiful story Amy! I had tears in my eyes too. I pray that God would give each of us the courage to reach out to someone when He is calling us to do so! Bless you for having such a wonderful heart.
- amyhagerup
  
  January 27, 2014 at 7:03 pm
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  Ah, thanks Kathy! What encouraging words from my sister tonight. Blessings, Amy
Cheryl Cope

January 29, 2014 at 8:23 am
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Thanks for the inspiring message. I do pray that God will use me like that and He does once in a while!
- amyhagerup
  
  January 29, 2014 at 11:30 am
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  I’m sure He does, Cheryl! Blessings, Amy
Heather Hart

July 16, 2018 at 1:22 pm
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How encouraging! Thanks for sharing your story. We never know when God will bring someone else into our lives at just the right moment.
Heather Hart recently posted…To The Worn Out Momma: Mom Guilt & Jesus
- amyhagerup
  
  July 16, 2018 at 7:14 pm
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  Thanks, Heather. I want to be open to His appointments for sure.
Amy Christensen

July 16, 2018 at 7:03 pm
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This is important to be reminded of, because we really are where God wants us to be, which means divine appointments. We should always be ready to encourage and share what God has done in our lives. Thanks for sharing. – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
- amyhagerup
  
  July 16, 2018 at 7:14 pm
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  So true, Amy. I want to be ever-ready to speak of Him to those I am with.
Melissa Gendreau

July 17, 2018 at 6:35 am
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This is such a great reminder for each of us to remember that we are given awesome opportunities to connect and engage people in conversations about God in a non-preachy, judgmental, or forceful manner.
- amyhagerup
  
  July 17, 2018 at 7:52 am
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  Yes, so true, Melissa. I want to be in tune with every opportunity God sends me.
tiffany

July 17, 2018 at 6:38 am
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What a beautiful story! I think of the verse about angels unaware when we see homeless or those downcast… but we can really be encouragers to anyone in our path!
- amyhagerup
  
  July 17, 2018 at 7:51 am
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  Yes, that is so true, Tiffany.
Heather

July 17, 2018 at 9:33 am
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful story! SOO many times I have missed opportunities but God’s grace is there I know someone will speak to those people I have missed in the past.
- amyhagerup
  
  July 17, 2018 at 5:19 pm
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  I’m sure you have reached many too, Heather. Thanks for stopping and commenting.
Susan Evans

July 17, 2018 at 10:43 am
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We never know when God will use us to help encourage others!
Susan Evans recently posted…High School Career Exploration
- amyhagerup
  
  July 17, 2018 at 5:20 pm
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  Yes indeed, Susan. He is always active.
Patricia

July 18, 2018 at 8:50 pm
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We are kindred spirits! I am learning more and more to trust and act on God’s prompting. Thank you for sharing this encouraging message!
- amyhagerup
  
  July 19, 2018 at 3:15 pm
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  Great to meet you, Patricia. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, kindred sister.
Julie

July 19, 2018 at 6:55 pm
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Love this story, Amy! I have to remember when the Holy Spirit is prompting me to put down what I’m doing and communicate with the person. I wonder how many times I’ve ignored His promptings!
- amyhagerup
  
  July 19, 2018 at 7:33 pm
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  You and me both, Julie. I want to be better at taking opportunities He gives me.
Koki

July 20, 2018 at 9:18 am
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Really loved this post Amy. God really can use us to touch the lives of those around us.

Last Sunday, our pastor shared something that stuck with me. “God wants to manifest Himself and His kingdom in a practical manner (through physical actions and relationships) on earth. We must be careful how we relate with others because God wants to manifest His kingdom through our interactions.”

That girl experienced God and His kingdom through you.

Also, about your question on my website – not Ghanaian. Kenyan. But my mum lived and worked in Ghana for 7 years so I juggled both and Accra feels like my 2nd home 🙂

So glad you took in wee ones from Ghana into your family.

What do you miss most about it?

Didn’t like the sweaty sticky feeling the humidity came with but the warmth I still miss 🙂
- amyhagerup
  
  July 21, 2018 at 7:55 pm
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  Hi Koki, Great to see you here. We never made it to Kenya but were in Ethiopia for 3 years – so not far from you. I love what your pastor shared. Thanks for sharing that with me and my readers. Awesome to have a new friend in you.
  - Koki
    
    July 22, 2018 at 10:04 am
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    ❤❤❤❤