Angel

Ever wonder if the person that God puts in your path at the EXACT right time for very obvious reasons is an angel??  I do!  It has happened to me with two people in my life that I did not know.  It happened to me today for the 2nd time.  I met an angel named Holly in the dressing rooms at Target.  She encouraged me, God spoke through her, she prayed over my children and me, and I am still in awe... it's no coincidence

Reese and Riley were with me in the dressing room as I was trying a couple things on.  While we were in there, Reese was just-a-talkin and a-talkin as she does... all. day. long. ;)  Through the dressing room wall, a lady said, "What a cutie!  She is just talking away and has such a sweet voice!  Let me guess- is she 3?"  I told her yes, she WAS 3 1/2 and her twin sister was in here too.  So we got to talking (all through the dressing room walls) about how my twins were born at 30 weeks and how she is a NICU nurse (my hero!).  When we were coming out, she was too (amazing timing) and was excited to see the twins.  She commented on how beautiful they were and how she loved how different they looked in looks and size.  She told me  her son was born preterm with a heart defect and had 2 open heart surgeries when he was very young.  She said that he was always very small, but has grown up to be 'normal' and is very smart.  He's even in law school right now.  Little did she know, I had JUST asked my girlfriends at my bible study table yesterday to pray over my sweet Riley.  I often fear that she won't quite be 'where she should be' physically or in school.  She is SUPER smart and has wonderful fine motor skills and acts completely like a 3 year old, but just is tiny.  These fears slip in.  I shared with Holly that she was an answered prayer that she would tell me about her son and how well he's done even starting so tiny.  I told her that just yesterday I had asked friends to pray for Riley (and my fears).  No coincidence...

From there, our conversation turned to the Lord.  She spoke to me about how we serve an amazing Father in Heaven.  She said she has many names she likes to call Him- she likes Father, Yahweh, Yeshua.  I can't even remember everything she said, but it was as if the Holy Spirit guided her to tell me every. single. thing. I needed to hear.  Amazing!  She spoke about how we should have no fear in life- we have a Father that is in control and loves us so much.  She watched my girls play in the mirrors (silly girls were making faces and dancing!) and reassured me that Riley Grace is indeed acting just like her twin sister.  No comparison needed.  God can heal and protect and comfort our doubting hearts.  She then asked if she could pray over my blessings, my children.  I said Yes.  She and I squatted down by the girls (confession: during prayers at home, it's difficult for them to stay still for long.  they often talk or sing or wiggle while we pray) and the girls just stood perfectly still and stared at Ms. Holly smiling the entire time she prayed over them by name.  I wish I could remember every word.  She praised God for the miracle of them.  Thanked Him for their health and individuality.  She prayed that they come to know Him, the the Holy Spirit surround them and appear to them.  As she prayed, she touched their shoulders and claimed things in His name.  It was powerful and it was precious, and the girls were so comfortable and just soaking it all in.  I was crying. ;)

Holly told me that she is always so encouraged by Heidi Baker who is a missionary on fire for Christ.  (Holly has been a missionary in India) She's a part of Iris Ministries that I can't wait to read more about.  She told me I should, and that I should watch Heidi's videos on You Tube- that I would be blessed.  I plan on checking her out.

As we were leaving, she asked me my name (I already told her Reese and Riley's names) I told her my name is Amy.  She said, "Oh my goodness!  Just yesterday I met a woman and her little daughter whose name was Amy.  She told me it meant 'Beloved.'  I love that!  It reminds me of the name Eileen which means 'Shining light.  The bright one.'  I see that in you!  You are the beloved that is shining for the Lord in this world.  I feel like the Holy Spirit is telling me that."  WOW... just as I've been struggling with self doubt... how to best serve, with the best attitude, how to live my life 100% for Him.  No coincidence.

We said goodbye- she thanked me for letting her pray with us and I thanked her for blessing me today.  When we were checking out, we saw her again, and she said, "I have one more thing I feel like I'm supposed to tell you.  There's a book called Hind's Feet on High Places that is an allegory that you need to read.  It's really good.  Something it says is- we should live each day with JOY no matter our circumstances."  I wrote it down and told her I'd get it.  And then... we said goodbye.  What an interesting encounter the Lord blessed me with.  WOW.